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Emma Stokes is a pioneering researcher in neurorehabilitation, with a primary focus on robot-mediated therapy for upper extremity recovery after stroke. Her major contributions center on the development and evaluation of the GENTLE/s system, a robotic platform designed to facilitate motor relearning in stroke survivors. Through a series of rigorous studies, including single-case designs and randomized baselines, Stokes demonstrated that robot-mediated therapy can significantly improve arm function post-stroke, with her seminal 2008 paper accumulating 114 citations. Her work not only advanced clinical evidence but also addressed practical implementation, as seen in her 2003 study on patient and therapist attitudes toward the GENTLE/s prototype, which garnered 16 citations. Stokes’ research has been instrumental in bridging engineering and rehabilitation, showing that robotic assistance can enhance neuroplasticity and functional recovery. With over 200 citations across her most-cited works, she is recognized for shaping the field of technology-assisted stroke rehabilitation, offering hope for more effective, data-driven therapies. Her achievements underscore a commitment to translating innovative robotics into real-world clinical practice, making her a key figure in modern neurorehabilitation.