Fan-Zhe Low
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Total Citations
137
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About
Fan-Zhe Low is a biomedical engineer and robotics researcher whose work sits at the intersection of soft robotics, rehabilitation medicine, and assistive technology. Best known for pioneering MRI-compatible and pneumatically actuated wearable devices, Low has made significant contributions to the development of soft robotic systems designed to support motor recovery and prevent serious medical complications in stroke and immobilized patients. His most-cited work, the MRC-Glove (54 citations), introduced an fMRI-compatible soft robotic glove capable of delivering continuous passive motion during neuroimaging — a breakthrough that opens new possibilities for studying brain plasticity during rehabilitation. Equally notable is his sustained body of work on soft pneumatic sock devices for ankle rehabilitation and deep vein thrombosis (DVT) prevention, addressing a critical yet underserved clinical need for patients facing prolonged immobility. These devices have been evaluated through preliminary clinical trials in stroke patients, lending real-world credibility to the engineering innovations. More recently, Low has extended his impact into health technology assessment, demonstrating how early health economic modeling can guide the development of medical innovations like his robotic sock for the Singapore healthcare context. Across his portfolio of work, totaling over 130 citations, Low exemplifies translational research that bridges laboratory invention with meaningful patient outcomes.
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- 2Development of a Soft Pneumatic Sock for Robot-Assisted Ankle Exercise26 citations · 2016
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