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Kazuo Kiguchi

Kazuo Kiguchi

D-Index & Metrics

Electronics and Electrical Engineering

D-Index
33
Citations
6645
World Ranking
5941
National Ranking
251

Kazuo Kiguchi publication distribution in Electronics and Electrical Engineering in 2026

The chart shows the distribution of publications by all Research.com ranked scientists in the field of Electronics and Electrical Engineering in 2026. The highlighted bar marks where Kazuo Kiguchi sits on this spectrum.

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34 publications 1,065+

This scientist: 481 publications — 83rd percentile

83% of scientists in this discipline score the same or lower.

The last bar groups every scientist with 1,065 publications or more.

Kazuo Kiguchi D-index placement in Electronics and Electrical Engineering in 2026

The chart shows the D-index (discipline H-index) distribution of Electronics and Electrical Engineering scientists ranked by Research.com in 2026. The highlighted bar marks where Kazuo Kiguchi sits on this spectrum.

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30 D-Index 111+

This scientist: 33 D-Index — 14th percentile

14% of scientists in this discipline score the same or lower.

The last bar groups every scientist with 111 D-Index or more.

Overview

Kazuo Kiguchi is affiliated with Kyushu University in Japan and has a research focus primarily in the field of engineering, with a strong specialization in biomedical engineering. Their body of work covers various subfields including cognitive neuroscience, surgery, rehabilitation, and human-computer interaction.

The scientist's recent papers illustrate a concentration on assistive technologies, robotics, and motion control. Notable publications include:

  • Control of Human Elbow-Joint-Extension-Motion Change Based on Vibration Stimulation for Upper-Limb Perception-Assist, 2020, IEEE Access
  • Sensorless Real-Time Force Estimation in Microsurgery Robots Using a Time Series Convolutional Neural Network, 2021, IEEE Access
  • Tremor Suppression With Mechanical Vibration Stimulation, 2020, IEEE Access
  • Generation of Two-Dimensional Kinesthetic Illusion in Ankle Joint with Vibration Stimulation, 2022, 2022 World Automation Congress (WAC)
  • Real-time detection of the interaction between an upper-limb power-assist robot user and another person for perception-assist, 2020, Cognitive Systems Research

Kiguchi frequently collaborates with several researchers, with the most recurrent co-authors being:

  • Satoshi Nishikawa
  • Okyay Kaynak
  • Saeid Nahavandi
  • Hossam Gaber
  • Imre J. Rudas

Their research outputs are regularly published in recognized venues such as:

  • The Proceedings of JSME annual Conference on Robotics and Mechatronics (Robomec)
  • IEEE Systems Man and Cybernetics Magazine
  • IEEE Access
  • The Proceedings of the Conference on Information Intelligence and Precision Equipment IIP
  • 2023 IEEE/SICE International Symposium on System Integration (SII)

Kiguchi's research spans a range of technical topics including:

  • Muscle activation and electromyography studies
  • Prosthetics and Rehabilitation Robotics
  • Motor Control and Adaptation
  • Soft Robotics and Applications
  • Stroke Rehabilitation and Recovery
  • EEG and Brain-Computer Interfaces
  • Gaze Tracking and Assistive Technology

This collection of topics highlights a consistent interest in the interaction between human physiology and assistive robotic systems, emphasizing rehabilitation and perception-assist technologies.

Kazuo Kiguchi's published work reflects ongoing contributions to engineering with a biomedical focus, particularly exploring methods to improve human-robot interaction and assistive device functionality within clinical and rehabilitation settings.

Best Publications

  • An EMG-Based Control for an Upper-Limb Power-Assist Exoskeleton Robot

    K. Kiguchi;Y. Hayashi

  • Developments in hardware systems of active upper-limb exoskeleton robots

    R.A.R.C. Gopura;D.S.V. Bandara;Kazuo Kiguchi;G.K.I. Mann

  • Neuro-fuzzy control of a robotic exoskeleton with EMG signals

    K. Kiguchi;T. Tanaka;T. Fukuda

  • SUEFUL-7: A 7DOF upper-limb exoskeleton robot with muscle-model-oriented EMG-based control

    R. A. R. C. Gopura;Kazuo Kiguchi;Yang Li

  • Mechanical designs of active upper-limb exoskeleton robots: State-of-the-art and design difficulties

    R. A. R. C. Gopura;Kazuo Kiguchi

  • An exoskeletal robot for human shoulder joint motion assist

    K. Kiguchi;K. Iwami;M. Yasuda;K. Watanabe

  • Development of a 3DOF mobile exoskeleton robot for human upper-limb motion assist

    Kazuo Kiguchi;Mohammad Habibur Rahman;Makoto Sasaki;Kenbu Teramoto

  • An exoskeletal robot for human elbow motion support-sensor fusion, adaptation, and control

    K. Kiguchi;S. Kariya;K. Watanabe;K. Izumi

  • A brief review on upper extremity robotic exoskeleton systems

    R. A. R. C. Gopura;Kazuo Kiguchi;D. S. V. Bandara

  • Position/force control of robot manipulators for geometrically unknown objects using fuzzy neural networks

    K. Kiguchi;T. Fukuda

  • Intelligent position/force controller for industrial robot manipulators-application of fuzzy neural networks

    K. Kiguchi;T. Fukuda

  • A Study on EMG-Based Control of Exoskeleton Robots for Human Lower-limb Motion Assist

    H. He;K. Kiguchi

  • Construction of an Omnidirectional Mobile Robot Platform Based on Active Dual-Wheel Caster Mechanisms and Development of a Control Simulator

    Fuhua Han;Takaaki Yamada;Keigo Watanabe;Kazuo Kiguchi

  • Towards Hybrid EEG-EMG-Based Control Approaches to be Used in Bio-robotics Applications: Current Status, Challenges and Future Directions

    Thilina Dulantha Lalitharatne;Kenbu Teramoto;Yoshiaki Hayashi;Kazuo Kiguchi

  • EMG-Based Neuro-Fuzzy Control of a 4DOF Upper-Limb Power-Assist Exoskeleton

    K. Kiguchi;Y. Imada;M. Liyanage

  • Modular fuzzy-neuro controller driven by spoken language commands

    K. Pulasinghe;K. Watanabe;K. Izumi;K. Kiguchi

  • Development of a wearable exoskeleton for daily forearm motion assist

    Kazuo Kiguchi;Ryo Esaki;Toshio Fukuda

  • EMG-based control of an exoskeleton robot for human forearm and wrist motion assist

    R.A.R.C. Gopura;K. Kiguchi

  • A lower-limb power-assist robot with perception-assist

    Yoshiaki Hayashi;Kazuo Kiguchi

  • Optimal Force Distribution for the Legs of a Quadruped Robot

    Xuedong Chen;Keigo Watanabe;Kazuo Kiguchi;Kiyotaka Izumi

Frequent Co-Authors

Toshio Fukuda
Toshio Fukuda Nagoya University
Makoto Sasaki
Makoto Sasaki Tohoku University
Amitava Chatterjee
Amitava Chatterjee Jadavpur University
Mamoru Mitsuishi
Mamoru Mitsuishi University of Tokyo
Reza Shadmehr
Reza Shadmehr Johns Hopkins University

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