Hisatomi Arima
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Hisatomi Arima is a leading figure in neurorehabilitation, with a primary focus on integrating robotic technology and biofeedback to restore motor function after stroke. His major contributions center on the clinical application of the Hybrid Assistive Limb (HAL), an exoskeleton robot grounded in "interactive biofeedback" theory. In a pivotal 2018 proof-of-concept study, Arima demonstrated that HAL therapy not only improves gait and limb function but also elicits measurable cortical reorganization, as evidenced by functional near-infrared spectroscopy (fNIRS). This work, which has garnered 59 citations, provides a critical neurophysiological basis for robot-assisted recovery. Beyond this, Arima’s research explores how real-time neural feedback can optimize rehabilitation protocols, bridging the gap between engineering and clinical neuroscience. His findings have been instrumental in validating HAL as a tool for inducing neuroplasticity in chronic stroke patients. With a growing citation impact, Arima continues to shape the future of personalized, technology-driven rehabilitation, offering new hope for individuals with severe motor impairments.
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