Rieko Mizukami
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Rieko Mizukami is a researcher whose work lies at the intersection of rehabilitation engineering and assistive robotics, with a primary focus on developing innovative technologies to aid recovery in post-stroke patients. Her key contributions center on the design and evaluation of robotic systems for upper limb rehabilitation, particularly for individuals with hemiplegia. Her most notable work involves the development of SEMUL, a passive 2-DOF (degree-of-freedom) rehabilitation robot, which she detailed in a 2016 case study. This system employs a haptic interface and a specialized "coin collecting" software program to guide patients through targeted reaching exercises, emphasizing passive, safe, and repeatable therapy. While her citation count is modest, her research addresses a critical need in neurorehabilitation by creating accessible, low-cost robotic tools that can supplement traditional physiotherapy. Mizukami’s work represents a practical, patient-centered approach to motor recovery, bridging the gap between engineering design and clinical application to improve functional outcomes for stroke survivors.
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