Koichiro Sugimoto
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About
Koichiro Sugimoto is a leading researcher in the field of surgical robotics, with a specialized focus on vitreoretinal surgery—one of the most technically demanding ophthalmic procedures. His work addresses the critical challenge of enhancing precision and safety in microsurgery through autonomous and shared control systems. Sugimoto's major contributions include developing an autonomous positioning system for eye surgical robots that leverages tool shadow tracking and Kalman filtering, a breakthrough that improves robotic accuracy during delicate retinal operations. His research has been cited over 19 times, reflecting its growing influence in the robotics and surgical communities. Notably, his 2025 study systematically evaluated different levels of autonomy—from manual surgery to conventional teleoperation and a novel one-hand teleoperation mode—using a surgical model, providing foundational insights into human-robot interaction in the operating room. By advancing both autonomous and shared autonomy frameworks, Sugimoto is helping to define the next generation of robot-assisted vitreoretinal surgery, where precise, tremor-free manipulation can significantly improve patient outcomes.
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