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Stieven Henderix is a researcher whose work sits at the intersection of rehabilitation engineering and neurorehabilitation, with a primary focus on stroke recovery. His key research area centers on understanding the physiological demands of robot-assisted gait training, specifically examining how technologies like the Lokomat and body weight-supported systems impact cardiorespiratory load and perceived exertion in stroke survivors. Henderix’s major contributions include demonstrating that robot-assisted treadmill walking can elicit sufficient physiological responses to meet aerobic exercise recommendations, even in non-ambulatory patients—a finding critical for designing effective rehabilitation protocols. His most cited work, “Physiological Responses and Perceived Exertion During Robot-Assisted and Body Weight–Supported Gait After Stroke” (2018, 20 citations), was among the first to examine these responses over a full 30-minute session, revealing that such training can challenge the cardiovascular system without excessive perceived effort. Building on this, his 2019 paper (14 citations) explored the effect of robotic assistance levels on exertion. While his citation counts reflect a growing, specialized field, Henderix’s preliminary work (2016) laid the groundwork for integrating energy consumption metrics into gait rehabilitation. His research provides essential data for clinicians aiming to optimize robotic therapy for both motor and cardiovascular recovery after stroke.