Yun Ho Tsoi
Papers
12
Total Citations
332
H-Index
10
About
Yun Ho Tsoi is a robotics and biomedical engineering researcher whose work sits at the intersection of parallel robotics, rehabilitation technology, and human biomechanics. Best known for his sustained focus on ankle rehabilitation robotics, Tsoi has made foundational contributions to the design, control, and biomechanical modelling of robotic systems intended to support physical therapy and reduce the demanding workload placed on physiotherapists. His most influential work — a 2010 study on forward kinematics modelling using modified fuzzy inference, cited 90 times — exemplifies his approach of combining intelligent control techniques with mechanical design. Alongside this, his development of impedance and joint force controllers for parallel rehabilitation robots (51 and 13 citations respectively) established robust frameworks for safe human-robot interaction, a critical concern when working with vulnerable patient populations. His three-degree-of-freedom parallel robot design, documented across multiple publications totalling over 80 citations, has become a reference point in the field. More recently, Tsoi has deepened his focus on musculoskeletal modelling, publishing work that integrates ankle joint biomechanics directly into robot path generation and control strategies. With over 320 cumulative citations, his research portfolio reflects a coherent, long-term commitment to clinically meaningful, biomechanically informed rehabilitation robotics.
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Top Papers
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- 2Impedance control of ankle rehabilitation robot51 citations · 2009
- 3Design and Control of a Parallel Robot for Ankle Rehabiltation42 citations · 2008
- 4Design and control of a parallel robot for ankle rehabilitation40 citations · 2009
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- 7Joint force control of parallel robot for ankle rehabilitation13 citations · 2009
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