Minoru Shinohara
Papers
15
Total Citations
208
H-Index
6
About
Minoru Shinohara is a leading researcher at the intersection of rehabilitation robotics, neuromuscular control, and neural plasticity. His work focuses on developing robotic systems that can both assess and restore motor function in individuals with neurological disorders such as stroke and spinal cord injury. A key contribution is the development of exoskeleton robots for individual muscle control, enabling precise muscle function testing and force grading—a technique that has garnered over 130 citations across his seminal papers. Shinohara has also pioneered paired associative stimulation (PAS) protocols that combine robotic peripheral stimulation with brain stimulation to induce neuromodulation and facilitate motor recovery. His innovative designs include a tongue-operated exoskeleton for upper limb rehabilitation and adaptive human-robot interfaces that measure muscle stiffness to improve stability and control. With a portfolio of highly cited work, Shinohara’s research is shaping the future of robotic neurorehabilitation by creating intelligent, patient-specific systems that bridge the gap between human physiology and machine assistance.
Research Focus
Key Achievements
Top Papers
- 1Individual Muscle Control Using an Exoskeleton Robot for Muscle Function Testing113 citations · 2010
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- 9Adaptive Human-Robot Physical Interaction for Robot Coworkers5 citations · 2016
- 10An improved human-robot interface by measurement of muscle stiffness4 citations · 2012