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Koki Tan is a leading researcher in rehabilitation robotics, with a primary focus on wearable robotic exoskeletons (WREs) for restoring mobility in individuals with spinal cord injury (SCI). His major contributions include conducting the first comprehensive literature review on WREs for gait reconstruction, which has become a foundational reference in the field (52 citations). Tan’s work bridges clinical application and engineering, as seen in his umbrella review of robotic rehabilitation devices (2024, 11 citations), which systematically evaluated the efficacy of robotics across multiple pathological conditions. He has also advanced fall prevention systems by analyzing the critical distance between WRE users and four-wheeled walkers under varying slope conditions (2023, 3 citations), directly addressing safety concerns in real-world use. Tan’s research is distinguished by its evidence-based approach, helping clinicians select optimal devices based on residual motor function. His work has been instrumental in translating robotic exoskeletons from laboratory prototypes to practical rehabilitation tools, with implications for improving quality of life in SCI patients. As a rising authority in assistive robotics, Tan continues to shape the future of neurorehabilitation through rigorous, patient-centered research.