Yannie Soo
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About
Yannie Soo is a leading researcher in neurorehabilitation and assistive robotics, with a primary focus on developing wearable technologies to restore mobility after stroke. Her most impactful work centers on a randomized controlled trial investigating the effects of a lightweight, portable ankle exoskeleton for stair and over-ground training in sub-acute stroke survivors. This study, which has garnered 55 citations, demonstrated that wearable ankle robotics can facilitate intensive, repetitive, task-specific gait training, significantly improving functional outcomes in a challenging real-world environment like stairs. Soo’s contributions are notable for engineering a low-mass (0.5 kg) robotic device that enables practical, community-based rehabilitation, bridging the gap between clinic and daily life. Her research has been cited over 57 times, underscoring its influence on the fields of rehabilitation engineering and stroke recovery. By combining robotic design with rigorous clinical trials, Soo has advanced evidence-based protocols that promise to enhance neuroplasticity and walking independence, making her work essential reading for students and researchers interested in the intersection of robotics, biomechanics, and patient-centered care.
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