Takeharu Hoshi
Papers
6
Total Citations
49
H-Index
4
About
Takeharu Hoshi is a pioneering researcher in surgical robotics, with a focus on developing intelligent control systems that protect vulnerable tissues during surgery. His work addresses a critical challenge in robotic-assisted surgery: preventing damage to delicate structures like blood vessels and nerves. Hoshi’s most cited paper (2007) introduces a force control method combined with a finite element method (FEM)-based stress observer to prevent tissue overload, a foundational contribution that has garnered 19 citations. He further advanced the field by creating systems to identify material parameters of human tissue—essential for accurate organ deformation models in surgical robots. His 2008 and 2010 papers (11 and 8 citations, respectively) propose novel methods using reactive force measurement and finite element simulation for quantitative palpation, enabling precise, non-invasive tissue characterization. Notably, his 2011 work evaluates nonlinear elastic properties of breast soft tissues, offering potential for improved breast cancer diagnosis. Hoshi’s research bridges robotics, biomechanics, and clinical application, with cumulative citations exceeding 49. His contributions are vital for safer, more effective surgical robots, and his methods for parameter identification and overload prevention remain influential in the development of next-generation medical robotics.
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- 1Control Method for Surgical Robot to Prevent Overload at Vulnerable Tissue19 citations · 2007
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