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Keisuke Saito is a researcher whose work bridges the fields of mechanical engineering and medical robotics, with a particular focus on flexible electronics and urological surgery. His key research areas include the mechanical characterization of flexible films for stretchable and wearable devices, as well as the clinical application of robotic surgical systems. Saito’s major contribution to materials science is the development of a surface-labelled grating method for facile strain analysis of largely bending films—a technique that enables precise measurement of mechanical properties critical for designing soft microactuators, biointegrated devices, and stretchable electronics. This work, published in 2014, has garnered 40 citations, underscoring its impact on the field of flexible device engineering. More recently, Saito has shifted his focus to clinical robotics, leading a post-market survey on the AQUABEAM Robotic System for Aquablation therapy in treating benign prostatic hyperplasia in a Japanese population. This 2024 study, with 4 citations to date, evaluates the safety and efficacy of this innovative water-jet ablation technique, highlighting Saito’s versatility in applying engineering principles to real-world medical challenges. His dual expertise in mechanical analysis and robotic surgery makes him a notable figure in both soft robotics and urological device innovation.