Papers
19
Total Citations
459
H-Index
9
About
Tomonori Yamamoto is a pioneering researcher in haptic feedback, human-robot interaction, and robot-assisted surgery. His work focuses on enabling robots to perceive and replicate human-like tactile and emotional behaviors, bridging the gap between mechanical systems and human expectations. His most influential contributions include developing algorithms for robotic systems to characterize object compliance through tactile feedback—a paper with 116 citations—and integrating augmented reality and haptic interfaces into teleoperated surgical robots, cited 102 times. He also advanced tissue property estimation for graphical display during surgery, a study with 100 citations, which aids in tumor detection without direct palpation. Beyond surgery, Yamamoto explored embodied interaction through handshake robots, analyzing motion models to create natural, emotionally resonant physical contact between humans and machines. His work on modeling handling motions that reflect emotional states and designing robots that adapt to individual preferences further underscores his commitment to socially acceptable robotics. With over 400 total citations across his top papers, Yamamoto’s research has significantly influenced surgical robotics, haptic feedback systems, and the development of emotionally intelligent robots for healthcare and social welfare.
Research Focus
Key Achievements
Top Papers
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- 2Augmented reality and haptic interfaces for robot‐assisted surgery102 citations · 2011
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- 4Force Feedback and Sensory Substitution for Robot-Assisted Surgery40 citations · 2010
- 5Development of a Handshake Robot System for Embodied Interaction with Humans18 citations · 2006
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- 9Human-robot interface with instruction of neck movement using laser pointer12 citations · 2011
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