Kazuki Hoshino

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Dr. Kazuki Hoshino is a pioneering researcher in biohybrid robotics and optogenetic actuation, with a focus on integrating living tissues with engineered systems. His most cited work, "Visual servo of muscle-powered optogenetic bioactuator" (2013, 3 citations), introduces a groundbreaking approach to feedback control of bioactuated robotic arms. By harnessing the transgenic light-regulated dorsal vessel of *Drosophila melanogaster* larvae as a bioactuator, Hoshino demonstrates how optical stimulation and visual feedback can precisely control robotic movement. This work bridges optogenetics and robotics, offering a novel paradigm for soft, biocompatible actuators. Though early in citation impact, his contributions are foundational to the emerging field of muscle-powered micro-robots, with potential applications in medical devices and bio-sensing. Hoshino’s research exemplifies the integration of biology and engineering, pushing the boundaries of what living systems can achieve in synthetic environments.