Yanli Geng

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Yanli Geng is a leading researcher in biomechatronics and rehabilitation engineering, with a primary focus on intelligent prosthetic design and human gait analysis. Her seminal work, "Design and analysis of active transfemoral prosthesis" (2010, 19 citations), introduced an innovative active above-knee prosthesis that dynamically compensates for the movements of transfemoral amputees. This research critically analyzed the gait patterns of amputees wearing intelligent prostheses, revealing that while such devices can adjust damping across varying speeds and gaits, asymmetries between the healthy and affected limbs persist. Geng's contributions have advanced the understanding of adaptive prosthetic control, laying groundwork for more natural and responsive artificial limbs. Her work bridges mechanical engineering and clinical rehabilitation, addressing fundamental challenges in restoring mobility and reducing gait abnormalities. By highlighting the limitations of current intelligent prostheses, Geng has inspired subsequent innovations in sensor integration and real-time adaptive algorithms. Her research continues to influence the development of next-generation prosthetic technologies that aim to achieve seamless, symmetric gait for amputees, ultimately improving quality of life and functional independence.