Papers
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Total Citations
1,556
H-Index
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About
Takashi Tamiya is a prominent biomedical robotics researcher whose work sits at the intersection of surgical robotics, haptic feedback systems, and rehabilitation engineering. His most influential contributions center on robotic catheter systems for vascular interventional surgery, where he has pioneered master-slave architectures that shield surgeons from prolonged X-ray radiation exposure while preserving the tactile sensitivity essential to safe, precise catheter manipulation. His 2019 and 2012 papers on robot-assisted endovascular catheterization systems have accumulated over 160 and 150 citations respectively, underscoring their foundational influence on the field. Tamiya has also made significant strides in haptic interface design, notably developing magnetorheological fluid-based systems for teleoperated catheter neurosurgery that enable real-time detection of dangerous vessel wall collisions, a paper that has garnered 150 citations. Beyond interventional surgery, his research extends into rehabilitation robotics, encompassing variable-stiffness exoskeletons for elbow recovery, sEMG-driven bilateral rehabilitation platforms, and tele-rehabilitation systems that enhance remote therapist-patient interaction. Collectively, his body of work, spanning more than 800 citations, reflects a sustained commitment to making minimally invasive surgery safer and post-stroke rehabilitation more accessible.
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