Lan Dong
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Lan Dong is a leading researcher in rehabilitation robotics, with a primary focus on the design and control of cable-driven mechanisms for lower limb therapy. Her work uniquely bridges rigid and flexible robotic systems, addressing critical challenges in patient safety and adaptive assistance. Dong’s major contribution lies in developing variable stiffness joints for cable-driven robots, which allow for precise, compliant motion while maintaining structural stability—a breakthrough for personalized rehabilitation. Her most-cited paper, "Design and Analysis of a Cable-Driven Lower Limb Rehabilitation Robot With Variable Stiffness Joints" (2025), has already garnered 2 citations, signaling growing recognition in this emerging field. This work demonstrates how compact, low-inertia cable systems can achieve large workspaces and flexible motion, offering theoretical and practical value for next-generation therapy devices. Dong’s research is poised to impact clinical rehabilitation by enabling safer, more adaptable robotic interactions. Her innovative approach to variable stiffness control marks her as a rising figure in biomechatronics, with potential to transform how robots assist human motor recovery.
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