Yoichi Maruyama
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About
Yoichi Maruyama is a leading figure in rehabilitation robotics, specializing in the development and clinical application of wearable robotic systems for gait recovery. His primary research focuses on the "curara®" robot, a lightweight, non-exoskeletal device designed to assist patients with neurological disorders. Maruyama’s major contributions include pioneering the use of synchronization-based control algorithms that adapt to a patient’s natural movement, making the robot more intuitive and effective for hemiplegic gait in stroke survivors. His landmark 2023 randomized parallel-group trial, cited 35 times, provided critical evidence that curara®-assisted gait training improves functional outcomes in stroke rehabilitation. Earlier work, including a 2018 study (29 citations) on the robot’s non-exoskeletal structure, highlighted its user-friendly design for daily use. Maruyama also demonstrated the robot’s efficacy for cerebellar ataxia in a 2021 single-arm study (13 citations), expanding its potential applications. His work bridges engineering and clinical medicine, offering scalable, accessible solutions for mobility-impaired patients. With over 77 citations across his top papers, Maruyama is recognized for translating robotic innovation into tangible rehabilitative benefits, advancing the field of wearable assistive technology.
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