Xinyao Hu

Shenzhen University, Human Factors and Ergonomics Society

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Xinyao Hu is a pioneering researcher at the intersection of soft robotics and rehabilitation engineering, dedicated to developing wearable technologies that restore and enhance human mobility. Her work focuses on creating compliant, bio-inspired robotic systems that work in harmony with the human body, addressing critical challenges in motor function recovery and fall prevention. Hu’s most impactful contribution is her development of a compact soft robotic wrist brace utilizing origami actuators (43 citations), which offers a novel approach to self-rehabilitation for patients with wrist disabilities caused by injury or disease. She has also advanced gait rehabilitation for older adults with a soft robotic intervention that demonstrably reduces fall risk by improving gait variability (14 citations). Her research extends to lower-limb assistance through an ankle-based soft orthotic device powered by pneumatic artificial muscles, designed to augment natural movement without restriction. By prioritizing patient comfort and natural biomechanics, Hu’s work represents a significant step toward accessible, effective rehabilitation technologies that empower individuals to regain independence and improve their quality of life.