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About
Yi-Ning Wu is a leading researcher in rehabilitation robotics and neurorehabilitation engineering, whose work sits at the intersection of biomedical robotics, motor recovery, and pediatric and adult neurological care. Best known for developing innovative robotic devices that address real-world clinical gaps, Wu has made seminal contributions to both stroke rehabilitation and cerebral palsy (CP) treatment. His wearable ankle rehabilitation robot for acute stroke survivors (2016, 142 citations) addressed the critical shortage of early-intervention tools in hospital settings, while his portable robotic system for children with CP demonstrated that combining passive stretching with active movement training yields measurable functional gains (2011, 129 citations). Wu also pioneered multi-joint upper limb exoskeleton technology capable of diagnosing, treating, and evaluating arm impairments across shoulder, elbow, and wrist simultaneously (2012, 121 citations). His research has extended into home-based rehabilitation, demonstrating that robot-assisted training outside clinical settings is both feasible and effective. More recently, Wu has explored AI-driven rehabilitation agents and human-robot collaboration enhanced by brain metrics, reflecting his forward-looking vision for intelligent, adaptive care. With nearly 500 cumulative citations, his work continues to shape the future of accessible, technology-driven neurorehabilitation.
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