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Dr. Chih-Kang Chang is a leading researcher in rehabilitation robotics and assistive surgical technology, dedicated to restoring mobility and enhancing surgical precision. His primary research areas encompass the design of portable, task-specific robotic systems for upper and lower extremity rehabilitation, as well as intuitive robotic tools for minimally invasive surgery. Dr. Chang’s major contributions include the development of a portable passive rehabilitation robot for upper-extremity functional resistance training (73 citations), which addresses the critical need for compact, accessible devices to aid recovery from neurological damage like stroke. He has also pioneered work in community-based rehabilitation, notably through the design and evaluation of an exosuit-assisted walking program for post-stroke individuals (27 citations), demonstrating that robotic assistance can extend effective therapy beyond the lab. His innovative work extends to the operating room with a robotic endoscopic system for laparoscopic surgery (10 citations), designed to provide intuitive maneuverability and reduce reliance on highly trained assistants. Through these impactful projects, Dr. Chang is advancing the field by making rehabilitation more accessible and surgery more precise, directly improving patient outcomes and quality of life.