Masakuni Sugita
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Masakuni Sugita is a pioneer in the intersection of microrobotics and reproductive biology, with a primary focus on developing minimally invasive, chip-based tools for cellular manipulation. His most cited work, “On-chip enucleation of an oocyte by untethered microrobots” (2014, 32 citations), introduces a groundbreaking approach to oocyte enucleation—a critical step in cloning and assisted reproduction. By integrating untethered, magnetically driven microknives and microgrippers within a microfluidic chip, Sugita’s team achieved precise removal of the oocyte’s genetic material without compromising the zona pellucida, all within a closed, sterile environment. This innovation addresses key limitations of traditional manual enucleation, such as contamination and low throughput. Though his citation count is modest, the work’s novelty has inspired further research into lab-on-a-chip systems for reproductive technologies. Sugita’s contributions exemplify how microrobotics can revolutionize delicate biological procedures, offering scalable, automated solutions for cell surgery. His research remains a cornerstone for engineers and biologists seeking to merge microfluidics with robotic precision for clinical and research applications.
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- 1On-chip enucleation of an oocyte by untethered microrobots32 citations · 2014