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Nobutaka Mukae is a researcher specializing in brain-computer interfaces (BCIs), neurological rehabilitation, and human-machine interaction, with a particular focus on developing innovative therapeutic technologies for stroke recovery. His most significant contribution lies in the design and refinement of near-infrared spectroscopy (NIRS)-triggered robotic hand orthosis systems, which detect brain signals to guide assistive robotic devices in rehabilitating motor function in post-stroke patients who have lost hand mobility. Mukae's 2019 work on optimizing feature vector compositions to enhance BCI performance represents a meaningful advancement in the field, earning 15 citations and demonstrating practical improvements in system accuracy and reliability. His earlier 2017 multichannel NIRS-triggered robotic rehabilitation system, cited 9 times, laid critical groundwork for this patient-centered approach to neurorehabilitation. More nuanced contributions, such as his 2018 investigation into patient-tailored classification methods, highlight his commitment to personalizing BCI systems for individual clinical needs. Collectively, Mukae's research addresses a pressing gap in stroke rehabilitation by merging neuroscience, signal processing, and robotics, offering promising pathways toward restoring functional independence in patients with severe motor impairments.