ZhenYang Wong

Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman, Tunku Abdul Rahman University of Management and Technology

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Dr. ZhenYang Wong is a leading figure in rehabilitation robotics, specializing in the design of affordable, pneumatically-powered orthotic devices for gait rehabilitation. His core research focuses on developing accessible, power-assisted lower-limb exoskeletons to restore normal walking patterns in patients with mobility impairments. Dr. Wong’s major contribution lies in the creation of a novel, inexpensive pneumatically-actuated knee-ankle-foot orthosis (KAFO), which leverages McKibben pneumatic artificial muscles to provide precise, stable motion control during locomotion training. His foundational work, "Design and development of inexpensive pneumatically-powered assisted knee-ankle-foot orthosis for gait rehabilitation," has garnered 18 citations, while his subsequent study on the "Power assisted pneumatic-based knee-ankle-foot-orthosis for rehabilitation" has been cited 10 times. These papers are pivotal in demonstrating how low-cost pneumatic actuation can replace expensive motorized systems, significantly improving the accessibility of rehabilitation technology. By prioritizing affordability and mechanical simplicity without sacrificing accuracy, Dr. Wong’s research has laid critical groundwork for the widespread adoption of robotic orthoses in clinical and home settings, directly impacting the recovery of patients worldwide.