Kenji Goto
Papers
4
Total Citations
29
H-Index
3
About
Kenji Goto is a pioneering researcher whose work spans tactile sensing, surgical robotics, and mobile robotics. His key contributions include the development of a wire-free tactile sensing element based on optical connection (2002, 13 citations), which proposed a novel RF-based approach for creating soft artificial robot skin—a foundational idea for advancing tactile sensing in robotics. Goto also made a notable impact in medical robotics with the first robot-assisted intercostal nerve harvesting case in Japan (2020, 8 citations), demonstrating how surgical robotic systems enhance microsurgery through superior 3D vision and precision. Earlier in his career, he contributed to wall-climbing robots for building exterior diagnosis (1992, 6 citations), addressing practical inspection challenges. His work on path-planning for mobile robots leading cables (2002, 2 citations) tackled the real-world problem of autonomous robots managing tethered connections for continuous operation. Goto’s research reflects a consistent focus on integrating robotics with practical applications, from tactile interfaces to surgical assistance, influencing both engineering and medical fields.
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Top Papers
- 1Wire-Free Tactile Sensing Element Based on Optical Connection13 citations · 2002
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- 4A Path-Planning for Mobile Robot Leading Cable Around2 citations · 2002