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About
Hitoshi Kagaya is a prominent rehabilitation robotics researcher whose work sits at the intersection of assistive technology, neurological rehabilitation, and geriatric care. His research has focused primarily on developing and clinically validating robotic systems designed to restore mobility and balance in stroke patients, individuals with paraplegia, and frail older adults. Kagaya's most significant contributions center on two landmark robotic platforms: the Gait Exercise Assist Robot (GEAR) and the Balance Exercise Assist Robot (BEAR). His randomized controlled trial of GEAR in stroke patients with hemiplegia (2019, 68 citations) demonstrated measurable improvements in gait recovery, while his crossover trial comparing BEAR to conventional balance training for frail older adults (2017, 61 citations) established robotic training as a superior rehabilitative approach. His comparative work on the Wearable Power-Assist Locomotor (WPAL) further advanced alternatives to traditional orthotic devices for patients with paraplegia. Beyond mobility rehabilitation, Kagaya has extended his research into cardiac rehabilitation and inclusive smart home design, reflecting a commitment to holistic, technology-driven care. With cumulative citations exceeding 270 across his leading works, Kagaya's research has meaningfully shaped evidence-based rehabilitation robotics and continues influencing clinical practice and assistive technology development worldwide.
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