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Total Citations
137
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About
Masaru Takeuchi is a pioneering researcher at the intersection of micro-robotics, tissue engineering, and biomedical automation. His work centers on developing micro-scale robotic systems for constructing vascularized 3D cellular structures, creating bio-actuators, and advancing robotic-assisted surgery. A key contribution is the invention of a rail-guided multi-robot system for coordinated nanomanipulation, enabling the assembly of vascular-like micro-channels—critical for oxygen and nutrient delivery in thick tissue constructs. His team also introduced the modular bio-actuator (MBA), a cultured muscle with tendon-like structures that can be easily integrated into micro-robots, achieving 19 citations. Takeuchi’s impact is reflected in his highly cited papers, including his seminal 2014 work on micro-assembly (21 citations) and his 2011 study on thermoresponsive gel handling for single-cell manipulation (11 citations). Beyond tissue engineering, he has contributed to surgical robotics, notably developing a latent regression-based model predictive control for tissue triangulation in laparoscopic surgery (2024, 10 citations) and an intuitive remote robotic system for nasal sampling (2022, 10 citations). His diverse portfolio also includes work on magnetic fiber manipulation for hepatic-lobule-like vascular networks (2019) and even an anthropomorphic saxophonist robot (2010). Takeuchi’s research is distinguished by its seamless integration of micro-robotics, biofabrication, and clinical applications, making him a leading figure in the field.
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- 5Latent regression based model predictive control for tissue triangulation10 citations · 2024
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- 8Auditory Feedback for Enhanced Sense of Agency in Shared Control8 citations · 2022
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