Yutaka Nishimoto
Papers
21
Total Citations
594
H-Index
11
About
Yutaka Nishimoto is a pioneering robotics researcher whose work has significantly advanced the field of rehabilitation engineering, with a particular focus on robotic assistance systems for hand and upper limb rehabilitation. His research spans virtual reality-enhanced rehabilitation interfaces, multi-degree-of-freedom assistive robots, tremor suppression technologies, and haptic feedback systems. Nishimoto's most influential contribution, "Development of a Hand-Assist Robot With Multi-Degrees-of-Freedom for Rehabilitation Therapy" (2010), has garnered 258 citations and introduced a groundbreaking system enabling patients to conduct independent rehabilitation sessions through a symmetric master-slave motion architecture paired with immersive VR environments. Beyond patient care, he has made notable strides in therapist education by developing robot hands that simulate disabled limbs, giving trainee therapists rare hands-on practice opportunities. His work on adaptive tremor-suppression filters further demonstrates his commitment to improving daily living for people with motor impairments. With over 500 total citations across his most recognized publications and collaborations bridging robotics, medicine, and virtual reality, Nishimoto's research continues to shape the future of accessible, technology-driven rehabilitation therapy.
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- 5Tremor suppression control of Meal-Assist Robot with adaptive filter21 citations · 2009
- 6Development of robot hand for therapist education/training on rehabilitation20 citations · 2007
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- 9Development of tremor-suppression filter for meal-assist robot14 citations · 2009
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