Daisuke Ando

National Cerebral and Cardiovascular Center

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Daisuke Ando is a leading researcher in neurorehabilitation, specializing in the application of robotic technology to restore motor function after stroke. His work centers on the Hybrid Assistive Limb (HAL), a cyborg-type robot that provides gait training for patients with severe disability. Ando’s major contribution is demonstrating that HAL-based therapy, initiated within one week of stroke onset, can deliver high-dosage, high-intensity gait training that conventional physical therapy cannot match. His 2019 pilot study, cited 40 times, established the feasibility and safety of this approach, while his 2020 follow-up, with 8 citations, revealed microstructural white matter changes in the brain following early HAL intervention—suggesting that robotic training may drive neuroplasticity. This insight positions Ando at the forefront of linking robotic rehabilitation with measurable neural recovery. His work is notable for bridging engineering and clinical neuroscience, offering a scalable solution for acute stroke care. For students and researchers, Ando’s research underscores how targeted robotic therapy can transform rehabilitation outcomes, making it a critical reference in the field of neurorehabilitation and assistive robotics.