Kenji Yagi
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Kenji Yagi is a pioneering researcher in neurorehabilitation, with a focused expertise in robotic-assisted therapy for stroke and spinal cord injury recovery. His work centers on the Hybrid Assistive Limb (HAL), an exoskeleton robot designed around the principle of "interactive biofeedback." Yagi’s major contributions include demonstrating the neurophysiological mechanisms of HAL therapy, as evidenced by his most-cited study (59 citations), which used functional near-infrared spectroscopy to show that HAL training induces measurable biofeedback effects in stroke patients’ brain activity. He also established the feasibility and safety of early postoperative HAL rehabilitation for spine surgery patients (10 citations), a critical step toward expanding robotic therapy into acute care settings. Yagi’s research bridges engineering and clinical neuroscience, offering evidence that robotic systems can enhance neural plasticity and functional recovery. His work has significant implications for developing personalized, technology-driven rehabilitation protocols, making him a key figure in advancing neurorehabilitation robotics.
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