Poo Lee Ong

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Dr. Poo Lee Ong is a leading researcher in neurorehabilitation engineering, with a focus on developing accessible, technology-driven solutions for post-stroke motor recovery. Her most cited work pioneers the use of telerehabilitation through a 2-D planar arm rehabilitation robot, the H-Man, designed for minimally supervised home-based therapy for hemiparetic stroke survivors. In a landmark 2024 feasibility study, Dr. Ong demonstrated that combining an end-effector robot with a web-based telemonitoring platform enables safe, effective clinic-to-home exergaming therapy, achieving 12 citations and establishing a scalable model for remote neurorehabilitation. Her contributions bridge critical gaps in post-stroke care by reducing the need for constant clinical supervision while maintaining therapeutic intensity and engagement. Dr. Ong’s research is notable for its practical impact on healthcare accessibility, particularly for patients with limited access to rehabilitation centers. By integrating robotics with digital health tools, she is shaping the future of home-based motor therapy, making her a key figure in translational neuroengineering and a valuable resource for students and researchers interested in the intersection of robotics, stroke recovery, and telehealth innovation.