Chihara Terunaga

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Chihara Terunaga is a pioneering researcher in the field of medical robotics and high-fidelity patient simulation, with a primary focus on developing advanced training systems for neurologic and airway management procedures. His most significant contributions center on creating robotic platforms that simulate human anatomy and pathology for medical education, including an innovative arm robot for neurologic examination training (24 citations) and a human-like neurologic model that mimics disease effects on examination procedures (13 citations). Terunaga’s work is distinguished by its emphasis on quantitative feedback and realism, as demonstrated in the development of the WKA-5 airway management training system (12 citations) and a novel flow sensor for bag valve mask operations (10 citations). His research also extends to facial robotics for cranial nerve examination training, including specialized models for optic and facial nerves. By integrating robotic technology with medical pedagogy, Terunaga has addressed critical gaps in novice training, enabling safer, more effective skill acquisition. His achievements represent a significant leap forward in simulation-based medical education, offering trainees realistic, data-driven practice environments that bridge the gap between theory and clinical application.

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Top Papers

1. 1
   Development of an arm robot for neurologic examination training

   24 citations · 2012
2. 2
   Development of a human-like neurologic model to simulate the influences of diseases for neurologic examination training

   13 citations · 2013
3. 3
   Development of the airway Management Training System WKA-5: Improvement of mechanical designs for high-fidelity patient simulation

   12 citations · 2012
4. 4
   Development of a 3D simulation which can provide better understanding of trainee's performance of the task using airway management training system WKA-1RII

   11 citations · 2011
5. 5
   Development of a novel flow sensor to acquire quantitative information on BVM operation during airway management training

   10 citations · 2011
6. 6
   Development of a face robot for cranial nerves examination training

   6 citations · 2012
7. 7
   Development of optic nerve and facial nerve models for cranial nerve examination training

   4 citations · 2012

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