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Selvaraj Samuelkamaleshkumar is a researcher dedicated to democratizing access to robotic rehabilitation, with a primary focus on hand neurorehabilitation and stroke recovery. His work directly addresses the critical gap in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs), where expensive, complex rehabilitation robots are often clinically and economically unviable. Samuelkamaleshkumar’s major contribution is the development of the **Plug-and-Train Robot (PLUTO)** , a portable, modular robotic kit designed for hand rehabilitation. Unlike traditional multi-degree-of-freedom robots, PLUTO is a simple, economic, and clinically viable solution for training movements at the forearm, wrist, fingers, and thumb joints. His foundational 2021 paper on PLUTO’s design and preliminary evaluation has garnered **17 citations**, establishing it as a key reference in accessible rehabilitation technology. He has further demonstrated impact through a comparative scoping review (2024) and a pilot feasibility study on home-based robotic rehabilitation in India (2024), highlighting the facilitators and barriers to deploying such technology in LMICs. By pioneering affordable, plug-and-train solutions, Samuelkamaleshkumar is paving the way for scalable, home-based robotic therapy, making a tangible difference for stroke survivors in resource-limited settings.