Suguru Hoshigawa

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Dr. Suguru Hoshigawa is a leading researcher in the field of rehabilitation robotics, with a focused expertise in the design and development of myoelectric prosthetic hands. His work directly addresses the critical need for affordable, functional prosthetics for individuals with upper-limb loss, aiming to restore basic activities of daily living (ADLs). Dr. Hoshigawa’s major contributions include the creation of simplified, cost-effective EMG prosthetic hand systems, as demonstrated in his highly cited 2014 paper (23 citations), which prioritizes practical functionality over complex, expensive designs. He further advanced this field with a 2015 study (21 citations) on a two-degree-of-freedom (Two-DoF) myoelectric hand, specifically engineered to realize essential hand functions like grasping and pinching. By focusing on structural optimization and user-centric design, Dr. Hoshigawa’s work has provided a tangible pathway toward accessible assistive technology. His research is pivotal for students and engineers seeking to bridge the gap between high-performance robotic hands and the real-world economic constraints faced by millions of amputees globally.