Papers
18
Total Citations
587
H-Index
9
About
Masaru Ishii is a pioneering researcher whose career spans an extraordinary breadth of work, from foundational robotics to cutting-edge surgical navigation systems. Beginning in the 1970s with early contributions to 3D object recognition and laser-based sensor systems for robot path teaching, Ishii helped lay the groundwork for intelligent human-machine interaction. His research evolved into the realm of image-guided surgical interventions, where he made some of his most impactful contributions. His highly cited work on vision-based navigation (135 citations) and spatial motion constraints using virtual fixtures (126 citations) advanced the field of minimally invasive surgery by enabling safer, more precise computer-assisted procedures. His development of scale-invariant registration of endoscopic images to CT scans for sinus surgery (112 citations) further cemented his role as a leader in surgical robotics and medical imaging. More recently, Ishii has embraced artificial intelligence in rhinology, contributing a state-of-the-art review exploring AI's transformative potential in surgical practice. Across decades of research, Ishii's work consistently bridges computer vision, robotics, and clinical medicine, making him a uniquely interdisciplinary figure whose contributions continue to shape modern surgical technology.
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Top Papers
- 1Vision-Based Navigation in Image-Guided Interventions135 citations · 2011
- 2Spatial Motion Constraints Using Virtual Fixtures Generated by Anatomy126 citations · 2007
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- 5A 3-D Sensor System for Teaching Robot Paths and Environments36 citations · 1987
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- 9A robot teaching method using Hyper Card system10 citations · 2003
- 10A Research on Man-Robot Cooperative Interaction System9 citations · 1992