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Sattam Almutairi is a leading researcher in the field of robotic rehabilitation, with a primary focus on understanding how robotic exoskeletons interact with human gait. His work critically examines whether these devices truly restore natural walking patterns, a question central to effective neurorehabilitation. In his highly cited 2018 study, "Walking With a Robotic Exoskeleton Does Not Mimic Natural Gait," Almutairi demonstrated that while exoskeletons enable ambulation in individuals with lower extremity weakness, they produce gait characteristics that differ significantly from typical, unassisted walking. This foundational insight has shaped subsequent research, including his 2020 work showing that even a single session with the EKSO exoskeleton can induce immediate kinematic and muscle activity changes in post-stroke patients. More recently, his 2021 study extended this analysis to individuals with incomplete spinal cord injury, comparing their gait patterns with and without the device. With over 66 cumulative citations, Almutairi’s contributions are vital for clinicians and engineers aiming to design more biomimetic assistive technologies. His research bridges the gap between engineering design and clinical reality, ensuring that robotic rehabilitation evolves toward truly natural, patient-centered outcomes.