Yongqiang Liao

Chinese Academy of Sciences, Guangdong Institute of Intelligent Manufacturing, Guangdong University of Technology

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Yongqiang Liao is a robotics researcher specializing in assistive and rehabilitation technologies, with a particular focus on lower limb exoskeletons designed to restore mobility in individuals with spinal cord injuries (SCI). Working out of SIAT in Shenzhen, China, Liao has made meaningful contributions to the design and control of medical exoskeleton systems, addressing one of rehabilitation engineering's most pressing challenges: enabling paraplegic patients to walk independently and safely. His most cited work, published in 2015, introduced a real-time gait planning strategy for a mobile medical exoskeleton equipped with hip and knee joint actuators and a crutch-based balance system, earning 9 citations. A companion paper from the same year explored a four-legged gait planning method that leverages the under-drive control architecture of the exoskeleton, reflecting Liao's systematic approach to biomechanical challenges. His 2016 work further advanced the field by presenting a self-adaptive control strategy for sit-to-stand and stand-to-sit transitions, improving patient comfort regardless of crutch loading conditions. Together, these contributions demonstrate Liao's commitment to developing practical, patient-centered robotic solutions that bridge engineering innovation with real-world clinical rehabilitation needs.