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Narucha Tanaiutchawoot is a biomedical robotics researcher whose work centers on developing intelligent navigation systems for breast cancer diagnosis. Her primary research areas include medical robotics, ultrasound-guided intervention, and computer-assisted surgery—specifically targeting the critical challenge of performing precise, minimally invasive breast biopsies. Tanaiutchawoot’s major contribution is the design and development of a novel breast biopsy robotic navigation system, which integrates a biopsy needle-holding robot, a path generation algorithm, and ultrasound calibration techniques. Her most-cited paper (11 citations) introduces the robotic needle holder, while subsequent works (10 and 7 citations) detail the navigation system’s GUI and trajectory planning algorithms. A notable achievement is her work on ultrasound calibration using a ladder phantom at multiple depths (8 citations), which enhances system accuracy. Collectively, her research aims to reduce reliance on radiologist expertise, improve needle insertion precision, and ultimately lower mortality rates through earlier, more reliable cancer detection. Tanaiutchawoot’s work represents a meaningful step toward democratizing access to high-quality breast biopsy procedures.