Mitsuru Yagi

International University of Health and Welfare, Keio University

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Mitsuru Yagi is a leading researcher in the field of orthopedic surgical robotics, with a primary focus on enhancing the safety and precision of spinal surgery. His work centers on the development of intelligent, haptic surgical instruments designed to prevent catastrophic complications, such as spinal cord injury, during high-risk bone cutting procedures. Yagi’s major contributions include the creation of a teleoperated haptic drill that uses visual servoing to prevent motion-causing accidents, and a multi-functional drill incorporating a linear motor for both surgical and simulation applications. These innovations provide surgeons with real-time force feedback, effectively translating expert tactile skills into robotic assistance. While his most-cited papers—published between 2021 and 2024—are early in their citation lifecycle, they represent foundational work in a critical niche. His research directly addresses the core challenge of orthopedic surgery: enabling surgeons to perform delicate vertebral cuts with the safety and consistency of a robotic system, thereby reducing the risk of life-altering neurological damage. Yagi’s work is pivotal for students and researchers interested in the intersection of haptics, robotics, and patient safety in surgery.