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Xudong Cao is a leading researcher in soft robotics and rehabilitation engineering, with a focus on developing innovative assistive technologies for hand rehabilitation. His most-cited work, "A Soft Robotic Glove for Hand Rehabilitation using Pneumatic Actuators with Jamming Structure" (2021, 15 citations), addresses critical limitations in current soft robotic gloves—namely, their inability to provide bidirectional finger movement and insufficient force output at low air pressures. Cao’s key contribution is the design of a soft pneumatic actuator integrated with a granular jamming system, which enhances stiffness and force control while maintaining safety and compliance. This breakthrough enables more effective, adaptive rehabilitation for patients with hand impairments. By combining soft materials with jamming structures, Cao has advanced the field of wearable robotics, offering a practical solution for restoring hand function. His work is highly cited for its potential to improve patient outcomes and its novel approach to actuator design. Cao’s research continues to influence the development of low-cost, high-performance rehabilitation devices, making him a notable figure in soft robotics and assistive technology.
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