Papers
12
Total Citations
122
H-Index
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About
Haohan Zhang is a biomedical robotics researcher whose work centers on wearable exoskeleton systems, neuromuscular rehabilitation, and assistive technologies for individuals with neurological disorders. He is best known for pioneering the development of robotic neck brace technology — a line of research that has produced novel tools for both diagnosing and treating head-neck dysfunction in patients with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) and cerebral palsy. His landmark 2019 studies introduced the first dynamic neck brace capable of simultaneously capturing head motion and surface electromyography in ALS patients, establishing a new clinical benchmark for characterizing neuromuscular impairment. Zhang's subsequent work demonstrated that powered neck exoskeletons can meaningfully restore head-neck control in head-drop patients, a significant clinical milestone. His research further spans cable-driven robotic platforms with six degrees of freedom, bio-inspired gaze-driven interfaces drawing on the vestibulo-ocular reflex, and the application of artificial neural networks to solve complex forward kinematics in wearable parallel robots. With over 115 cumulative citations across his most recognized works, Zhang's contributions represent a compelling intersection of robotics, neuroscience, and rehabilitative medicine that continues to expand possibilities for patients with severe motor impairments.
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- 2Using a Robotic Neck Brace for Movement Training of the Head–Neck20 citations · 2019
- 3Using the Motion of the Head-Neck as a Joystick for Orientation Control14 citations · 2019
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- 7Applying Force Perturbations Using a Wearable Robotic Neck Brace9 citations · 2020
- 8Bio-Inspired Gaze-Driven Robotic Neck Brace8 citations · 2020
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- 10A novel robotic platform to assist, train, and study head-neck movement5 citations · 2019