Norihide Kitamura

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Norihide Kitamura is a researcher at the forefront of haptic interface technology, with a particular focus on advancing tactile feedback for high-precision applications such as robot-assisted surgery and teleoperation. His key research areas include micro-actuator design, electro-tactile stimulation, and the miniaturization of haptic displays. Kitamura’s most notable contribution is the development of a micro-needle electro-tactile display, a novel approach that addresses the long-standing challenge of delivering realistic tactile sensations through compact, lightweight systems—a critical requirement for practical surgical robotics. This work, published in 2015, has garnered 6 citations and represents an important step toward integrating tactile feedback into teleoperated systems, where force feedback alone is insufficient. By tackling the size and weight constraints that have hindered previous tactile displays, Kitamura’s research opens new possibilities for more immersive and precise human-machine interaction. His work is particularly relevant for students and researchers interested in haptics, medical robotics, and human-computer interaction, offering a promising pathway to enhance the sensory capabilities of next-generation robotic systems.