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Rifky Ismail is an Indonesian robotics and biomedical engineering researcher whose work centers on assistive and rehabilitative robotic systems, medical robotics, and human-robot interaction. His research consistently addresses a fundamental challenge: making advanced robotic technology accessible and affordable, particularly within developing-country contexts like Indonesia. Ismail's most significant contributions lie in the development of soft exoskeleton gloves, anthropomorphic robotic hands, and wearable assistive devices for individuals with hand disabilities or paralysis. His pioneering work on fabric-based soft exoskeleton gloves, pneumatic bending actuators, and supernumerary robotic fingers demonstrates a sustained commitment to designing low-cost, practical solutions for real-world rehabilitation needs. His most-cited work (33 citations) examines robotic manipulator strategies for healthcare environments, reflecting timely responsiveness to challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic. Collectively accumulating over 110 citations, his body of work spans prosthetic hand design, myoelectric control systems, motor-tendon actuation mechanisms, and tele-robotics. His research bridges mechanical engineering, biomechanics, and healthcare technology, producing functional prototypes validated through rigorous performance testing. For students and researchers exploring affordable rehabilitation robotics or assistive wearable devices, Ismail's work represents an invaluable and practically oriented contribution to the field.