Hirotaka Nakaya

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Hirotaka Nakaya is a robotics researcher specializing in interventional radiology (IR), with a focus on developing robotic systems for CT-guided percutaneous procedures. His key research areas include puncture robot control, remote center motion mechanisms, and force analysis for medical robotics. Nakaya’s major contributions center on improving the accuracy and safety of robotic needle insertion for lung cancer treatments, where his work addresses the critical challenge of minimizing radiation exposure to physicians during CT-guided interventions. His most cited paper, “Needle Tip Position Accuracy Evaluation Experiment for Puncture Robot in Remote Center Control” (2016, 10 citations), demonstrates his pioneering efforts in validating robotic precision for clinical applications. In “Reaction force analysis of puncture robot for CT-guided Interventional Radiology in animal experiment” (2015, 8 citations), he provided essential data on tissue-robot interactions, advancing the understanding of haptic feedback in automated punctures. Nakaya also developed a specialized CT phantom for robotic IR development (2014, 5 citations), creating a foundational tool for system testing. His work represents a significant step toward reducing occupational hazards in interventional radiology while enhancing procedural accuracy, making him a notable contributor to the field of medical robotics.