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Dr. Mayumi Matsuda is a leading researcher in neurorehabilitation robotics, with a focused expertise in applying the Hybrid Assistive Limb (HAL®) exoskeleton to improve mobility in patients with cerebral palsy (CP). Her work centers on the immediate and therapeutic effects of robot-assisted gait training (RAGT), particularly for pediatric populations. Dr. Matsuda’s major contributions include demonstrating that a single session of HAL-assisted gait training can produce measurable, immediate improvements in gait function for CP patients—a finding published in her highly cited 2018 study (44 citations). She has also pioneered the use of HAL in postoperative CP rehabilitation, as shown in her influential case report (33 citations), and contributed to the development of a lighter, pediatric-specific HAL suit (2019, 8 citations). Collectively, her most-cited works have garnered over 135 citations, establishing her as a key figure in wearable robotic rehabilitation. By systematically investigating both acute and training effects, Dr. Matsuda is helping to bridge the gap between advanced robotic technology and practical, evidence-based clinical applications for children with motor disabilities.