Shota Suzumura

National Center for Geriatrics and Gerontology, Fujita Health University

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Shota Suzumura is a researcher dedicated to the intersection of geriatric rehabilitation and human-robot interaction. His work focuses on leveraging companion and communication robots to address critical mental health and caregiving challenges faced by community-dwelling older adults. In a notable 2020 case report, Suzumura demonstrated that a communication robot could significantly reduce the burden on a family caregiver, a finding that has garnered attention for its practical implications. Building on this, his 2023 study explored the use of a companion robot to alleviate depression symptoms in an older adult during the COVID-19 state of emergency, showing promising improvements in diurnal mood variation. Though his citation counts are currently modest—with his most cited paper reaching 4 citations—Suzumura’s contributions are pioneering in a rapidly growing field. His work offers actionable, low-cost interventions for mental health support in home-visit rehabilitation settings, positioning him as an emerging voice in the effort to integrate socially assistive robotics into elder care.