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Yuri Hasegawa is a pioneering researcher in rehabilitation robotics, with a primary focus on developing intelligent assistive systems for upper limb recovery. Her work centers on the innovative application of guidance control mechanisms, particularly leveraging biarticular muscle principles and pneumatic artificial muscles to create robots that can safely and effectively guide patients through therapeutic movements. Hasegawa’s most influential paper, “Development of Rehabilitation Support Robot with Guidance Control Based on Biarticular Muscle Mechanism” (2014, 21 citations), introduces a novel approach using stiffness ellipses to control the direction of force applied to a patient’s arm, enabling more natural and adaptive rehabilitation. She has further advanced the field by designing training systems tailored for hemiplegia patients, addressing the critical but often neglected need for upper body function recovery to improve independence in daily life. Her subsequent works, including studies on pneumatic artificial muscle-driven robots (2015, 3 citations) and force-direction-based training systems (2017, 5 citations), demonstrate a sustained commitment to creating safer, more effective rehabilitation technologies. Hasegawa’s contributions are particularly notable for bridging biomechanics and robotics, offering practical solutions that enhance the quality of life for elderly and stroke-affected populations.