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Rand Hidayah is a leading researcher in rehabilitation robotics, specializing in the development of cable-driven exoskeletons for gait recovery. Her work focuses on creating lightweight, flexible robotic systems that provide targeted assistance to individuals with neurological impairments, particularly those with chronic hemiparesis post-stroke. Hidayah’s major contribution is the design and validation of the Cable-Driven Active Leg Exoskeleton (C-ALEX), a novel device that allows unrestricted over-ground movement while delivering precise force feedback. Her 2020 study on C-ALEX with post-stroke participants, cited 69 times, demonstrated significant improvements in gait adaptation, establishing the system’s clinical potential. She has also pioneered the integration of augmented reality visual feedback into mobile exoskeletons, as shown in her 2019 work with the HoloLens, enabling real-time, intuitive training cues. By comparing C-ALEX performance over-ground and on a treadmill (17 citations), she proved the device’s versatility for real-world rehabilitation. Hidayah’s innovative approach to merging robotics with immersive feedback is shaping the future of accessible, patient-centered neurorehabilitation.