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Satoru Saeki is a leading researcher in neurorehabilitation robotics, focusing on restoring motor function in stroke survivors. His work bridges robotic therapy and neuromodulation to enhance recovery in severely impaired patients. In a landmark 2013 study (82 citations), he demonstrated that combining transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS) with robot-assisted arm training significantly improves upper-limb function in chronic stroke, establishing a protocol for treating otherwise refractory cases. His 2015 randomized trial (68 citations) extended this impact to gait recovery, showing that full weight-bearing robotic training in subacute non-ambulatory patients yields superior outcomes. Saeki also pioneered the use of electroencephalography to monitor cortical activation during robotic therapy, revealing neural plasticity mechanisms in severe hemiparesis (2008 case report) and identifying arousal fluctuations during robot-assisted gait training (2014). His development of a wrist rehabilitation robot with myoelectric control (2015) further demonstrates his commitment to translating engineering innovations into clinical practice. With over 178 cumulative citations, Saeki’s work has shaped evidence-based protocols for integrating robotics and brain stimulation into stroke rehabilitation, offering new hope for patients with limited recovery potential.
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- 5Development of wrist rehabilitation robot and interface system5 citations · 2015