Yong Ki Lee
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Yong Ki Lee is a rehabilitation researcher whose work focuses on the intersection of robotic gait training and metabolic demand in stroke survivors. His key research areas include neurorehabilitation, robot-assisted gait therapy, and the physiological responses of patients with subacute stroke. Lee’s most notable contribution is his 2016 study, which demonstrated that lowering the guidance force of robot-assisted gait training can induce a sufficient metabolic demand in subacute dependent ambulatory patients with stroke—a finding that challenges conventional assumptions about passive robotic assistance and highlights the potential for more active, energy-demanding rehabilitation protocols. This work, cited 16 times, has informed the design of adaptive robotic systems that balance support with patient effort, promoting cardiovascular conditioning alongside motor recovery. Lee’s research is particularly impactful for clinicians and engineers developing next-generation rehabilitation technologies, as it provides evidence that even dependent patients can benefit from metabolically challenging training. His studies underscore the importance of tailoring robotic assistance to individual patient needs, bridging the gap between passive support and active engagement in post-stroke recovery.
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