Takeshi Gotoh
Papers
4
Total Citations
38
H-Index
3
About
Takeshi Gotoh is a pioneering researcher in humanoid robotics and rehabilitation engineering, with key contributions spanning mechanical design for humanoids and robotic exoskeletons for gait rehabilitation. His early work introduced the double spherical joint and backlash clutch for lower limbs of humanoids (2004, 22 citations), a novel six-degree-of-freedom mechanism that enables hip joints with integrated waist function without additional actuators—a foundational advance in humanoid locomotion. More recently, Gotoh has focused on wearable robotic exoskeletons, particularly the Wearable Power-Assist Locomotor (WPAL), for gait reconstruction in patients with spinal cord injury. His studies demonstrate clinical feasibility in individuals with cervical and thoracic injuries (2017, 6 citations) and show gait reconstruction outcomes in cervical spinal cord injury patients (2019, 7 citations). A 2022 retrospective study (3 citations) further validates WPAL’s effectiveness in addressing challenges like independent walking and high energy consumption. Gotoh’s work bridges mechanical innovation and clinical application, offering transformative solutions for mobility-impaired individuals.
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- 1Double spherical joint and backlash clutch for lower limbs of humanoids22 citations · 2004
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