Tasuku MIYOSHI
Papers
8
Total Citations
64
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About
Tasuku Miyoshi is a pioneering researcher at the intersection of **biomedical engineering, rehabilitation robotics, and underwater technology**. His work is defined by a unique dual focus: developing robotic systems to restore human movement and creating autonomous machines to explore aquatic environments. His most influential contribution is the **Robotic Gait Trainer in Water (RGTW)** , a hip-knee-ankle-foot orthosis powered by pneumatic actuators that enables repetitive, physiological gait patterns for patients with movement dysfunctions. This innovation, detailed in his 2008 paper (27 citations), bridges aquatic therapy with precision robotics. Miyoshi has also made significant strides in **underwater robotics**, designing a small-size robot for observing fisheries resources, such as assisting abalone fishing by assessing catch size—a task critical to Japanese fisheries law (19 citations). His recent work on the fluid dynamics of shark caudal fin morphology (2023, 8 citations) demonstrates a deep engagement with bio-inspired design, linking form to habitat. Beyond these core areas, he has explored medical support systems (vein segmentation for IV injection) and flexible arm mechanisms for underwater vehicles. Miyoshi’s impact lies in his ability to translate complex engineering problems—from gait rehabilitation to deep-sea mapping—into practical, life-changing technologies.
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- 6Visual vein segmentation for an intravenous injection support system2 citations · 2013
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- 8Flexible lengthening-shortening arm mechanism for an underwater vehicle2 citations · 2017