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Yizhao Wang is a leading researcher in neurorehabilitation and assistive robotics, with a particular focus on restoring mobility and sensory function in individuals with neurological injuries. His most impactful work centers on the clinical translation of robotic exoskeletons for spinal cord injury (SCI) rehabilitation. In a landmark prospective, multi-center, cross-over trial involving 40 paraplegic subjects (T6–L2 level), Wang demonstrated the safety, walking efficiency, and user satisfaction of a novel exoskeleton (Ai-robot), establishing a critical evidence base for its clinical adoption (32 citations). Beyond locomotor recovery, Wang has made significant contributions to understanding sensorimotor learning, showing that robot-aided visuomotor wrist training can induce transfer of proprioceptive and movement accuracy gains to the contralateral wrist—a finding with implications for unilateral stroke rehabilitation (15 citations). Earlier in his career, Wang also developed a mid-infrared laser-based propane detection system, showcasing his versatility in biomedical instrumentation. With his work bridging rigorous clinical trials and fundamental motor control research, Wang is shaping the future of robot-assisted neurorehabilitation.
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