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Dr. Mankit Pang is a leading innovator in rehabilitation robotics, whose work is transforming the recovery landscape for stroke survivors. His research masterfully integrates wearable exoskeletons, neuromuscular electrical stimulation (NMES), and intelligent sensor systems to restore motor function. Dr. Pang’s most significant contribution is the development of a novel, lightweight, portable robot-assisted ankle-foot-orthosis (AFO). His landmark 2018 randomized controlled trial (138 citations) demonstrated that this device, capable of detecting gait intentions, provides immediate powered dorsiflexion assistance, significantly improving walking ability in chronic stroke patients. He further advanced the field by engineering an autonomous exoskeleton ankle robot (70 citations) that facilitates stair climbing—a major challenge for existing systems—while keeping the device remarkably lightweight. Beyond the lower limb, Dr. Pang pioneered a hybrid NMES-robot system for multi-joint coordinated upper limb rehabilitation (68 citations), directly tackling the complex issue of muscular discoordination. Through these high-impact, practical designs, Dr. Pang is not just building machines; he is engineering tangible pathways to independence and a higher quality of life for individuals recovering from neurological injury.