Hiroshi Noborio
Osaka Electro-Communication University, Kansai Medical University
Papers
17
Total Citations
241
H-Index
7
About
Hiroshi Noborio is a pioneering researcher in robotics, whose work spans autonomous navigation, collision detection, and surgical assistance. His key contributions lie in developing efficient path-planning algorithms for mobile robots, notably the quadtree-based approach introduced in his 1990 paper, which has garnered 76 citations and remains a foundational reference for real-time collision-free navigation. Noborio also advanced interference-check methods using octree representations (47 citations), enabling faster, more reliable robot-environment interaction. His later work shifted toward medical robotics, where he led the development of augmented reality navigation systems for robot-assisted laparoscopic partial nephrectomy, achieving 15 citations for his 2017 paper. This system integrates 3D computer graphics organ models and multiple depth cameras to overlay critical anatomical information during surgery, enhancing precision and safety. With over 200 total citations across his career, Noborio’s research demonstrates a unique trajectory from theoretical path planning to practical clinical applications, bridging the gap between autonomous robot movement and life-saving surgical interventions. His work continues to inspire students and researchers in both robotics and biomedical engineering.
Research Focus
Key Achievements
Top Papers
- 1A quadtree‐based path‐planning algorithm for a mobile robot76 citations · 1990
- 2Fast interference check method using octree representation47 citations · 1988
- 3On a Sensor-Based Navigation for a Mobile Robot30 citations · 1996
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- 8On the Sensor-Based Navigation for a Mobile Robot.7 citations · 2001
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