Hiroki Koga
Papers
6
Total Citations
103
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About
Hiroki Koga is a pioneering researcher in the field of medical robotics, with a specialized focus on oral rehabilitation and maxillofacial massage therapy. His major contributions center on the development of the WAO series of oral-rehabilitation robots, designed to provide precise, automated massage to patients suffering from temporomandibular joint (TMJ) disorders and dry mouth. Koga’s work addresses a critical gap in rehabilitation technology: while massage robots existed for the torso and limbs, none were capable of performing the delicate, targeted therapy required for the maxillofacial region. His most cited paper, "Development of Oral Rehabilitation Robot for Massage Therapy" (2007, 34 citations), introduced the foundational concept, followed by the refined WAO-1R (2009, 19 citations) and WAO-1 (2008, 16 citations) models. Koga’s research is notable for its translational impact, including clinical evaluations with actual patients (2009, 4 citations) and the development of advanced control systems like path generators and virtual compliance calculators. With over 100 total citations, Koga’s work has established a new subfield in rehabilitation robotics, offering hope for non-invasive, mechanized therapy for chronic oral disorders.
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- 1Development of Oral Rehabilitation Robot for Massage Therapy34 citations · 2007
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- 4Development of the Oral Rehabilitation Robot WAO-116 citations · 2008
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