Hiroki Aoyama
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5
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17
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About
Hiroki Aoyama is a researcher dedicated to improving mobility and quality of life for the elderly through innovative robotic assistive devices. His primary research areas encompass rehabilitation robotics, gait analysis, and the biomechanics of walking aids, with a specific focus on the interaction between upper extremity loading and pelvic movement during walker use. Aoyama’s major contributions include the design of an indoor robotic walking care device that supports daily activities such as standing, sitting, walking, and toileting, grounded in the International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health framework. He has also developed a novel evaluation method for gait parameters using an IoRT (Internet of Robotic Things) Care-Walker, enabling precise measurement during the Timed Up and Go test. His work on the effects of upper extremity load on pelvic movements during wheeled upright walker use (6 citations) and the design of a viscosity-changeable brake system for indoor walking support devices highlights his commitment to creating safer, more effective rehabilitation tools. With a growing citation record, Aoyama’s research is pivotal in addressing the challenges of Japan’s super-aging society, offering practical solutions to enhance mobility and reduce fall risk among older adults.
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