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Jennifer Krol is a pioneering figure in rehabilitation robotics, whose work has fundamentally shaped how technology aids motor recovery after neurological injury. Her research centers on the intersection of robotics, sensorimotor training, and stroke rehabilitation, with a particular focus on developing performance-based, progressive therapies. Krol’s landmark 2003 paper, “Rehabilitation Robotics: Performance-Based Progressive Robot-Assisted Therapy,” has amassed over 700 citations, establishing a core framework for adaptive robotic interventions. That same year, she led a pivotal pilot study involving thirty chronic stroke patients, demonstrating that robot-aided sensorimotor arm training significantly improved motor function in the affected shoulder and elbow, with gains sustained beyond the six-week program. This work, cited over 240 times, provided early, compelling evidence that robotic therapy could drive meaningful recovery even in chronic stages. Krol’s subsequent reviews on robotics and devices for stroke recovery have further consolidated the field, influencing clinical protocols and device design. Her contributions have not only advanced rehabilitation science but have also laid the groundwork for accessible, data-driven therapies that empower patients to regain independence.