Ayanori Nagata
Papers
3
Total Citations
25
H-Index
3
About
Ayanori Nagata is a pioneering researcher at the intersection of robotics and healthcare education, with a primary focus on developing robotic systems to enhance nursing training. His most significant contribution lies in the creation of a robot patient designed for self-training in patient transfer procedures, specifically moving a patient from a bed to a wheelchair. This innovative robot, built on a mannequin base with specialized mechanisms to replicate human movements, allows nursing students to practice critical transfer skills safely and repeatedly without requiring a human volunteer. Nagata's work, detailed in his 2013 and 2014 papers, has garnered over 25 citations, demonstrating its influence in both engineering and nursing education. By positioning robotics as a transformative tool in fundamental nursing education, Nagata addresses a critical gap in healthcare training: the need for realistic, risk-free practice environments. His research not only advances robotic design but also directly improves patient safety and caregiver competence, making him a key figure in the growing field of medical simulation and assistive robotics.
Research Focus
Key Achievements
Top Papers
- 1
- 2Design of a robot for patient transfer training7 citations · 2013
- 3Robotics as a Tool in Fundamental Nursing Education6 citations · 2014