Papers
139
Total Citations
1,564
H-Index
21
About
Masakatsu G. Fujie is a pioneering figure in medical robotics and surgical engineering, whose career spans four decades of transformative contributions at the intersection of robotics, biomechanics, and minimally invasive medicine. Beginning with foundational work on robotic manipulation — including the influential Hitachi Robot Hand (1984, 57 citations) — Fujie has consistently pushed the boundaries of what machines can achieve in clinical settings. His most celebrated contributions center on image-guided surgical robotics, including a novel MRI-compatible robotic system for intrauterine fetal surgery targeting spina bifida (2006, 60 citations) and a real-time MR image-guided surgical platform for minimally invasive precision surgery (2008, 44 citations). His group has also advanced intelligent needle insertion systems for central venous catheterization and liver procedures, addressing critical challenges like tissue deformation and organ displacement. Fujie's interdisciplinary reach extends into wearable technology, with an ultrathin epidermal strain sensor using inkjet-printed conductive polymers (2017, 53 citations), and into neurosurgical assistance through the EXPERT intelligent armrest system (2012, 51 citations). His more recent work on single-port surgical robots demonstrates continued relevance in cutting-edge robotic surgery. Collectively, his body of work reflects a sustained commitment to improving surgical precision, patient safety, and clinical outcomes through intelligent robotic systems.
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Top Papers
- 1Micro Manipulators for Intrauterine Fetal Surgery in an Open MRI60 citations · 2006
- 2HITACHI'S ROBOT HAND.57 citations · 1984
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- 4The Concept and Feasibility of EXPERT51 citations · 2012
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