Yusuke Asaro
Japanese disability rights innovator creating inclusive technology solutions
Yusuke Asaro (born 1985) reshaped accessibility tech through his OMRON SINIC X Corporation projects. After becoming quadriplegic at 22 from a rugby accident, he developed:
- Eye Speak: Eye-tracking communication software
- Mouth-controlled VR interfaces for paralyzed users
- Japan's first crowd-sourced accessibility map
His TEDxTokyo talk challenged tech companies to prioritize universal design. Asaro's hybrid approach combines:
- Open-source hardware designs
- AI-powered mobility prediction
- Gamified therapy apps
Through his Ability Lab, over 15,000 disabled Japanese citizens gained employment using his adaptive technologies.
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