Eric Fujiwara
Papers
12
Total Citations
169
H-Index
7
About
Eric Fujiwara is a Brazilian researcher whose work sits at the compelling intersection of optical fiber sensing, wearable robotics, and human-robot interaction. He is best known for pioneering low-cost, flexible optical fiber transducers that exploit microbending-induced light attenuation to measure angular displacements of finger joints — a contribution that has garnered over 70 citations since its 2014 publication and established a foundation for subsequent glove-based sensing systems. Building on this sensing expertise, Fujiwara has made significant contributions to assistive and rehabilitative technology, designing tendon-actuated robotic gloves integrated with optical fiber force myography sensors to restore hand function in individuals affected by stroke, spinal cord injury, or other neurological conditions. His more recent investigations have expanded into optical fiber specklegram-based multi-point curvature sensing and bioinspired whisker tactile transducers, demonstrating a steady broadening of his methodological toolkit. Across his body of work, Fujiwara consistently pursues practical, human-centered applications — from gesture-based robot navigation to hybrid functional electrical stimulation controllers — making his research highly relevant to students and engineers working in biomechatronics, soft wearable robotics, and accessible sensor design.
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- 2A Wearable Robotic Glove based on Optical FMG Driven Controller17 citations · 2019
- 3Optical fiber specklegram sensor for multi-point curvature measurements16 citations · 2022
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