Peidong He

University at Buffalo, State University of New York, University of Shanghai for Science and Technology

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Peidong He is a rising leader in the field of rehabilitation robotics, with a focused research agenda on developing intelligent, patient-centered technologies for motor recovery after stroke. His work uniquely integrates advanced mechanical design with cognitive engagement strategies to bridge the critical gap between clinical gains and real-world functional performance. He is the lead inventor of the **SPINDLE** (Spherical Parallel Instrument for Daily Living Emulation), a novel 3-RRR spherical parallel robot designed to emulate activities of daily living for functional rehabilitation. This work, which has garnered 10 citations, addresses the persistent challenge of translating therapy improvements into practical task performance. More recently, He has pioneered the **"Gaze and Go"** framework, a groundbreaking approach that combines eye-tracking, tailored gamification, and visual attention valence to harness neuroplasticity during upper-limb robotic therapy. This innovative system, detailed in a 2025 publication, represents a significant step toward personalized, cognitively-engaging rehabilitation that directly targets neural recovery. By merging precise robotic assistance with the brain’s own attentional mechanisms, He is shaping the future of neurorehabilitation, making therapy not only more effective but also more intuitive and motivating for patients.