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To address this challenge, computer-assisted rehabilitation systems (CARS) have emerged as innovative tools for facilitating motor function recovery. However, the rapid proliferation of diverse CARS modalities\u2014encompassing novel technical approaches, interdisciplinary integrations, and heterogeneous clinical applications\u2014has resulted in a fragmented and poorly delineated research landscape. This scoping review protocol aims to systematically map the current evidence, clarify conceptual boundaries, identify key research themes, and highlight critical knowledge gaps within the CARS field.<\/jats:p>\n<\/jats:sec>\n<jats:sec id=\"sec017\">\n<jats:title>Methods<\/jats:title>\n<jats:p>Following PRISMA-ScR guidelines, a comprehensive search across English (PubMed, Embase, Web of Science) and Chinese (CNKI, Wanfang, VIP, SinoMed) databases (inception to May 2025) will retrieve peer-reviewed studies using controlled vocabulary (MeSH: Rehabilitation\/methods) and keywords (\u201ccomputer-assisted rehabilitation system*\u201d). After deduplication (EndNote X9) and manual verification, two reviewers will independently screen titles\/abstracts and full texts, resolving discrepancies via third-party arbitration. Data extraction will categorize studies into study characteristics (design, population), technical specifications (sensors, AI), and clinical contexts (outcome measures, motor domains). Quantitative synthesis will map publication trends, geographic distributions, and methodological profiles using PRISMA diagrams and heatmaps. Thematic analysis will identify dominant research clusters (e.g., robotics, VR) and interdisciplinary linkages. Results will be disseminated via interactive evidence maps and narrative summaries emphasizing clinical translation. Any protocol deviations will be explicitly documented to ensure methodological transparency.<\/jats:p>\n<\/jats:sec>\n<jats:sec id=\"sec018\">\n<jats:title>Discussion<\/jats:title>\n<jats:p>This review will synthesize the heterogeneous CARS field into a structured framework, guiding future research prioritization and clinical implementation. 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