Daisuke Kudo

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Daisuke Kudo is a leading researcher in rehabilitation robotics, specializing in the integration of exoskeletons and functional electrical stimulation (FES) to restore gait function in individuals with paralysis. His work focuses on developing intelligent robotic systems that leverage real-time feedback from a patient’s own movements—such as the non-affected limb in hemiplegia—to control FES and assistive torque on the affected side. Kudo’s major contributions include validating a hybrid exoskeleton-FES robot in a pseudo-paraplegic model, demonstrating that FES can significantly reduce the torque required from the robot, thereby enabling more natural and efficient gait rehabilitation. His 2022 study on this topic has garnered 11 citations, while his 2018 work on a hemiplegic gait robot, which uses the non-disabled leg as a control signal, has received 9 citations. These papers are foundational in the field of neurorehabilitation, offering a pathway toward more adaptive, patient-driven robotic therapy. Kudo’s research is notable for its practical, user-centered design, aiming to translate complex robotic assistance into accessible, real-world rehabilitation solutions for individuals with spinal cord injury or stroke.