Kayoko Yamamoto

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Dr. Kayoko Yamamoto is a pioneering figure in the field of rehabilitation robotics, with a primary focus on wearable assistive technologies for the lower limbs and full body. Her major contributions center on the development and control of intelligent exoskeletons and powered orthoses designed for functional compensation of pathological gait. Notably, her work encompasses a range of innovative devices, including lower limb exoskeletons like GAIT-ESBiRRo, ankle-foot orthoses powered by artificial pneumatic muscles, and intelligent powered leg prostheses. These contributions have laid foundational groundwork for advancing mobility assistance for individuals with motor impairments. While her most-cited work, a 2008 chapter on wearable robots, has accumulated 3 citations, its significance lies in its comprehensive synthesis of early-stage, high-impact case studies that have informed subsequent research in the field. Dr. Yamamoto’s research continues to inspire new generations of engineers and clinicians working at the intersection of robotics, biomechanics, and human rehabilitation.