Yuichi Fujino

NTT (Japan), NTT (United States), Future University Hakodate

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Yuichi Fujino is a pioneering researcher at the intersection of robotic surgery, telemedicine, and assistive technologies for dementia care. His work addresses critical challenges in remote surgical control and human-robot interaction. In a landmark 2008 study (28 citations), Fujino quantified how network time-delay and force feedback impact tele-surgery performance, laying foundational knowledge for safe remote operations. He then led a groundbreaking international collaboration, successfully tele-controlling an endoscopic surgical robot system between Japan and Thailand for tele-NOTES (Natural Orifice Transluminal Endoscopic Surgery, 10 citations), demonstrating the feasibility of transcontinental robotic surgery. More recently, Fujino has innovated in geriatric care by developing a communication-support robot based on the “Humanitude” care concept (2019, 8 citations), designed to engage dementia patients through structured, empathetic interaction—addressing a critical shortage of caregiver time. His diverse portfolio spans from high-stakes surgical robotics to compassionate care technologies, reflecting a commitment to using robotics to overcome physical and cognitive barriers. Fujino’s work continues to inspire advances in both minimally invasive surgery and socially assistive robotics.