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Christopher N. Schabowsky is a biomedical engineer whose research bridges rehabilitation robotics, motor control, and clinical engineering. His most impactful work centers on the development and pilot testing of the **HEXORR (Hand EXOskeleton Rehabilitation Robot)**, a robotic device designed to restore hand function in stroke survivors. With 277 citations, this foundational study demonstrated the feasibility of using a powered exoskeleton to deliver intensive, repetitive therapy for hemiparetic hands, addressing a critical gap in post-stroke rehabilitation. Schabowsky further validated HEXORR’s clinical potential in a case series showing functional recovery in chronic stroke patients. His research also explores motor adaptation in both healthy individuals and amputees, revealing that the nondominant arm relies more on impedance control during learning, and that trans-radial amputees can adapt to novel dynamic environments—insights with implications for prosthetic design and neurorehabilitation. More recently, he has contributed to the field of clinical engineering in robotic surgery. With over 400 combined citations, Schabowsky’s work has advanced our understanding of how robotic systems can restore movement and improve quality of life for individuals with neurological or limb loss.