Toshihito Yabunaka
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About
Toshihito Yabunaka is a dedicated researcher in assistive robotics, with a primary focus on developing exoskeletal and wearable robotic systems to enhance mobility and independence for individuals with physical disabilities. His work centers on motion-assist robots for both upper and lower limbs, particularly for those with upper limb disabilities, spinal cord injuries, or age-related motor impairments. Yabunaka's major contributions include the design of a self-support device enabling wheelchair operation for upper limb disabled persons, a lower limb orthosis with a rotary ratchet mechanism for force transmission, and a motion-assist robot that corrects abnormal knee rotation during walking. He also pioneered methods for wheelchair control using users' residual functions, allowing greater autonomy in daily activities. Though his most-cited papers have accumulated modest citation counts (2–3 each), his research is foundational in the niche field of exoskeleton-based rehabilitation and assistive technology. Yabunaka's work exemplifies a practical, user-centered approach to robotics, directly addressing real-world challenges faced by elderly and disabled populations, and contributes to the growing body of knowledge in wearable assistive devices.
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