Max Robotics — Global Service Robot Directory + US Certification

About

Daisuke Sasaki is a robotics and rehabilitation engineering researcher whose work centers on the development of pneumatic-driven robotic systems for medical and industrial applications. His research spans wrist rehabilitation robotics, wearable assistive devices, and the biomechanical measurement of human joint properties — areas where mechanical innovation meets real-world human need. Sasaki's most recognized contribution is his sustained investigation into pneumatic parallel manipulators for wrist rehabilitation, a line of work he has pursued since at least 2007. His systems are designed to replicate the multiple degrees of freedom inherent in natural wrist motion, with the goal of supporting physical therapists and delivering consistent, measurable rehabilitation training. His 2012 paper on this topic has garnered 9 citations, reflecting meaningful interest from the rehabilitation robotics community. More recently, Sasaki expanded his focus to occupational health, developing a wearable shoulder-assist exoskeleton incorporating a disk brake mechanism powered by pneumatic artificial muscles — a practical solution aimed at reducing physical strain in demanding environments such as shipbuilding. Across his career, Sasaki demonstrates a consistent commitment to translating pneumatic actuation technology into tangible tools that support human physical wellbeing in both clinical and industrial settings.