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Eiichi Genda is a pioneering researcher in the field of rehabilitation robotics, where he bridges mechanical engineering with clinical physical therapy. His core research focuses on developing robotic and virtual reality systems to enhance rehabilitation training for patients with physical disabilities. Genda’s major contributions include the design of robot-aided exercise systems that reduce the need for human therapists while providing quantitative, enjoyable, and three-dimensional training. His foundational work on ER actuators for rehabilitation training (22 citations) laid the groundwork for modern robotic therapy. He has further advanced the field by proposing simultaneous design methods for lower limb rehabilitation trajectories and external forces, ensuring biomechanical stability (6 citations). Notably, Genda’s comparison of robot-aided shoulder exercise to traditional weight-based methods (5 citations) demonstrated the superior potential of robotic systems for targeting inner shoulder muscles. His work is instrumental in moving rehabilitation from subjective therapist assessment to objective, data-driven robotic intervention, making him a key figure in the evolution of assistive medical technology.