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Xinbo Chen is a leading researcher in soft robotics and rehabilitation engineering, with a primary focus on developing high-performance pneumatic actuators and wearable assistive devices. His most impactful contribution is the invention of a novel casting method for high-force soft pneumatic actuators, detailed in his 2020 paper that has garnered 91 citations—a seminal work enabling robots to generate substantial force while maintaining inherent compliance. Building on this foundation, Chen advanced rehabilitation technology by creating a wearable upper limb rehabilitation robot reinforced with soft pneumatic actuators (2022, 28 citations), addressing dyskinesia from stroke and injury through safe, effective training. His work on multi-cable-driven continuum robots controlled by parallel platforms (2020, 6 citations) further demonstrates his expertise in enhancing robot reliability and load capacity for unstructured environments. Additionally, Chen has contributed to dynamic-static optimization design for parking robots (2020, 2 citations), showcasing versatility in applying soft robotics principles to industrial automation. His research bridges fundamental actuator design with practical medical and robotic applications, establishing him as a key innovator in soft robotics for rehabilitation and beyond.