Kanako Yamawaki
Papers
2
Total Citations
173
H-Index
2
About
Kanako Yamawaki is a leading researcher in the field of neurorehabilitation and assistive robotics, with a primary focus on restoring mobility in stroke patients. Her most significant contribution is pioneering the clinical application of the Hybrid Assistive Limb (HAL), a wearable robotic suit designed to support and enhance gait function. In her landmark 2013 pilot study, which has garnered 156 citations, Yamawaki demonstrated that HAL-based locomotor training could significantly improve walking ability in chronic stroke survivors, offering a promising alternative to conventional, labor-intensive therapy. This work established HAL as a viable tool for reducing the physical burden on therapists while delivering measurable patient outcomes. Her earlier 2012 case study further validated the robot suit’s potential for individualized gait rehabilitation. By bridging robotics and clinical neurology, Yamawaki has advanced the frontier of human-machine interaction in medicine, providing a scalable solution for post-stroke recovery. Her research continues to influence rehabilitation protocols worldwide, making her a key figure in the development of robotic exoskeletons for therapeutic use.
Research Focus
Key Achievements
Top Papers
- 1
- 2