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Dr. Shingo Taki is a leading researcher in neurorehabilitation, specializing in the integration of exoskeletal robotics for stroke recovery. His work focuses on both upper and lower limb robotic systems, particularly the Hybrid Assistive Limb (HAL), to enhance motor function and activities of daily living (ADL) in stroke patients. Dr. Taki’s major contributions include demonstrating that combining exoskeletal upper limb robots with occupational therapy significantly improves ADL outcomes in acute stroke patients (64 citations), and showing that early initiation of HAL-based gait training yields superior functional recovery. He has also developed clinical prediction rules to identify patients most likely to benefit from robot-assisted therapy, advancing personalized rehabilitation. Notably, his fNIRS study on the rostromedial prefrontal cortex’s role in human-robot interaction provides neurophysiological evidence for how patients cognitively engage with robotic assistance. With over 115 cumulative citations across his most-cited works, Dr. Taki’s research bridges engineering and clinical practice, offering evidence-based guidelines for optimizing robotic rehabilitation and improving stroke survivors’ quality of life.