Hideyuki Hirata
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Total Citations
1,513
H-Index
22
About
Hideyuki Hirata is a prominent robotics and biomedical engineering researcher whose work sits at the intersection of surgical robotics, haptic feedback systems, and rehabilitation technology. He is best known for his pioneering contributions to robot-assisted endovascular catheterization, developing systems that shield interventionalists from harmful X-ray radiation while preserving the tactile nuances of manual surgical practice. His 2019 paper on the Robot-Assisted Endovascular Catheterization System (RAECS) has garnered 163 citations, reflecting its significant influence on the field, while his earlier work on magnetorheological fluid-based haptic interfaces for teleoperated neurosurgery (150 citations) demonstrated innovative approaches to collision detection in minimally invasive procedures. Beyond surgical robotics, Hirata has made notable strides in rehabilitation engineering, including variable-stiffness exoskeletons for elbow recovery and sEMG-driven bilateral rehabilitation systems that assist hemiplegia patients. His research on surface electromyography-based motion classification further broadens his impact into prosthetics and intuitive human-robot interaction. With over 850 cumulative citations across his most recognized works, Hirata's research consistently addresses real-world clinical challenges, combining mechanical ingenuity with patient-centered design to advance the safety and accessibility of robotic-assisted medicine.
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