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Steven Hogg is a leading clinical researcher in stroke rehabilitation, whose work has fundamentally shaped our understanding of how to restore arm function after neurological injury. His primary research focus is on the comparative effectiveness of robot-assisted training versus conventional therapy for upper limb recovery. Hogg’s major contribution is spearheading the landmark RATULS trial—the largest multicentre randomised controlled trial of its kind—which demonstrated that robot-assisted training using the MIT-Manus system was no more effective than an enhanced upper limb therapy programme for improving arm function after stroke. This pivotal finding, published in 2019 and cited over 477 times, challenged prevailing assumptions and redirected clinical practice toward structured, goal-oriented therapy rather than costly robotic interventions. Hogg also led the associated economic evaluation, showing that robot-assisted training was not cost-effective compared to enhanced therapy or usual care within the NHS. His meticulous work on intervention fidelity and goal achievement within the RATULS trial has set new standards for rehabilitation research. With over 590 cumulative citations, Hogg’s rigorous, pragmatic trials have provided definitive evidence that guides stroke rehabilitation protocols worldwide, making him a trusted voice in evidence-based neurorehabilitation.