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K. Yoshinaka is a pioneering researcher in the field of medical robotics and biomechanics, with a primary focus on the mechanics of needle-tissue interaction during robotic surgery. His most influential work, "Robotic needle insertion: effects of friction and needle geometry" (2004, 103 citations), fundamentally advanced the understanding of how friction and needle design influence insertion forces and tissue deformation. Through meticulous experiments using bovine liver under CT fluoroscopic imaging, Yoshinaka characterized the axial friction forces that occur during needle insertion, providing critical data for improving the precision and safety of robotic-assisted biopsies and therapies. His contributions have directly informed the development of more accurate needle steering algorithms and reduced tissue damage in minimally invasive procedures. By bridging experimental biomechanics with robotic control, Yoshinaka’s research remains a cornerstone for engineers and clinicians working on computer-integrated surgery, with his work continuing to be cited in studies on needle insertion dynamics, haptic feedback systems, and soft tissue modeling.
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- 1Robotic needle insertion: effects of friction and needle geometry103 citations · 2004