Hajime Kenmotsu
Papers
4
Total Citations
50
H-Index
2
About
Hajime Kenmotsu is a pioneering roboticist whose work centers on the development of minimally invasive surgical robots, with a particular focus on Natural Orifice Transluminal Endoscopic Surgery (NOTES) and Single-Port Surgery (SPS). His most notable contribution is the "Scorpion Shaped Endoscopic Surgical Robot," a flexible, cylindrical device designed to enter the body without spreading the operational region, featuring a set of human-arm-like functions at its tip and integrated augmented reality capabilities. This flagship work has garnered 33 citations, underscoring its influence in the field. Kenmotsu has also advanced neurosurgical robotics through the development of a surgical bedside master console, cited 13 times, and has explored virtual reality training systems for endoscopic surgery, including a VR training system for surgical robots and a formulation of wire control mechanisms to create immersive VR environments for intra-body procedures. His research uniquely bridges mechanical design, control systems, and virtual reality, aiming to make surgery less invasive and more precise. Kenmotsu's work represents a significant step toward the future of robotic surgery, where operations can be performed inside the body without large incisions.
Research Focus
Key Achievements
Top Papers
- 1
- 2Surgical bedside master console for neurosurgical robotic system13 citations · 2012
- 3VR Training System for Endoscopic Surgery Robot2 citations · 2012
- 4