Papers
10
Total Citations
346
H-Index
6
About
Takayuki Ito is a pioneering researcher at the intersection of speech science and multisensory integration, best known for his groundbreaking work on how somatosensory feedback from facial skin shapes speech perception and motor learning. His landmark 2009 study, cited 187 times, was the first to demonstrate that somatosensory signals from facial skin deformation actively influence how we perceive speech, challenging the traditional view that speech perception is purely auditory. Ito’s research has since shown that the brain integrates tactile cues from the vocal tract with auditory input to refine both speech production and perceptual processing, with key contributions including the discovery that speech sounds can alter facial skin sensation and that somatosensory feedback is critical for quick speech motor corrections even without hearing. His work has profound implications for understanding speech development, motor learning, and rehabilitation. With over 340 total citations, Ito has also explored applications in robotics, such as developing a sense of self-location for extra robotic thumbs. His innovative use of robotic devices to deliver precise orofacial skin stretch stimulation has opened new avenues for studying somatosensory event-related potentials, cementing his reputation as a leader in multisensory speech research.
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Key Achievements
Top Papers
- 1Somatosensory function in speech perception187 citations · 2009
- 2Somatosensory Contribution to Motor Learning Due to Facial Skin Deformation47 citations · 2010
- 3Speech sounds alter facial skin sensation34 citations · 2011
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- 7Quick speech motor correction in the absence of auditory feedback4 citations · 2024
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