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Naoto Kakuta is a researcher whose work sits at the intersection of medical robotics, haptic feedback, and neural interfaces. His primary research areas include surgical robotics, force-feedback systems, and sensory substitution for prosthetics. Kakuta’s most cited work, a 2005 study on a master-slave manipulation system for endoscopic surgery, introduced a DC motor-driven forceps mechanism capable of providing force feedback, a critical advancement for minimally invasive procedures. This paper has garnered 9 citations, reflecting its foundational role in surgical haptics. In 2003, Kakuta explored the interpretation of somatic sensations for artificial limbs, developing a prototype that could transfer mechanical stimuli to evoke virtual sensations in users—a pioneering step toward more intuitive prosthetic control. His 2006 work on a multi-purpose eight-legged robot was designed to evaluate neural interfaces, demonstrating his versatility in bridging robotics and neuroscience. Though his citation counts are modest, Kakuta’s contributions to force-feedback surgical tools and sensory feedback systems have informed subsequent innovations in medical robotics and assistive technology, marking him as a thoughtful contributor to human-machine interaction.