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Qinchao Zhang is a leading researcher in the field of rehabilitation robotics, with a focused expertise in developing robotic systems for hand rehabilitation following stroke. His work addresses the critical need for advanced therapeutic tools to restore hand function in stroke survivors, a condition that often leads to severe impairment. Zhang’s major contributions include the design and development of a hand rehabilitation robot for patient-cooperative therapy, a pioneering approach that adapts to the patient’s active participation during recovery. He also introduced a wearable hand exoskeleton featuring circuitous joints, utilizing a symmetric pinion and rack mechanism to achieve natural finger motion. Additionally, Zhang advanced the field by designing integrated sensing and measuring systems that combine joint position and force sensors to monitor and guide therapy. His most cited work, with 26 citations, underscores the impact of his patient-cooperative therapy robot, while his subsequent papers on exoskeleton kinematics and sensor systems have garnered 11 and 7 citations, respectively. Through these innovations, Zhang has significantly contributed to making robotic rehabilitation more effective, adaptive, and responsive to the needs of stroke patients.