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Robert Gailey is a leading authority in rehabilitation science, with a career-long focus on advancing care for individuals with lower-limb loss and musculoskeletal injuries. His research centers on prosthetic rehabilitation, outcome measurement, and the integration of wearable robotic technologies to restore function and prevent injury. Gailey is best known for developing the Amputee Mobility Predictor (AMP) and the Comprehensive High-Level Activity Mobility Predictor (CHAMP), standardized clinical tools now used globally to assess functional mobility in people with limb loss. His work has fundamentally shaped how clinicians evaluate and optimize prosthetic outcomes, with his most cited papers collectively amassing thousands of citations. In his recent landmark paper, "Current State, Needs, and Opportunities for Wearable Robots in Military Medical Rehabilitation and Force Protection" (2024), Gailey tackles the critical challenge of defining and designing wearable robots for rehabilitation and musculoskeletal injury prevention—a field lacking consensus despite rapid technological growth. A professor at the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine, Gailey’s contributions have earned him numerous honors, including the American Academy of Orthotists and Prosthetists’ Lifetime Achievement Award. His research continues to bridge clinical practice and cutting-edge technology, directly improving the lives of service members and civilians alike.