• The field of stroke rehabilitation robotics is growing rapidly, with international research growing at 13.06% annually and domestic research at 20.17%, indicating a faster pace in China.
• International research focuses on robot design optimization and multimodal technology integration, while domestic research emphasizes functional outcomes and integration with traditional Chinese medicine.
• Key emerging technologies include multimodal fusion (e.g., brain-computer interfaces, virtual reality), advanced algorithms, and neurophysiological signal processing.
• Future development should leverage complementary strengths: China's clinical big data and application scenarios combined with international core technologies and innovative methods.