Norihiro Koizumi
The University of Tokyo, University of Electro-Communications, Bunkyo University
Papers
14
Total Citations
146
H-Index
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About
Norihiro Koizumi is a pioneering researcher at the intersection of medical robotics, ultrasound imaging, and therapeutic technology, with a distinguished focus on high-intensity focused ultrasound (HIFU) systems and non-invasive medical interventions. His most influential work, "Focused Ultrasound and Lithotripsy" (2015, 42 citations), established him as a leading voice in acoustic-based treatment technologies. Koizumi has made significant contributions to the challenge of targeting moving abdominal organs during HIFU therapy — a critical clinical hurdle — through innovative visual servoing techniques that enable real-time tracking of respiratory-induced motion, work that has garnered over 40 combined citations. His broader research philosophy centers on "technologizing and digitalizing" medical professional skills, translating expert clinical judgment into reproducible robotic systems. This vision extends from robotic HIFU tumor ablation to automated abdominal ultrasonography and even compact portable ultrasound devices designed for home healthcare. With contributions spanning robot-guided diagnostics, volumetric pose estimation, and kidney stone treatment, Koizumi's body of work reflects a sustained commitment to making precision medical technology safer, more accessible, and increasingly autonomous — representing a meaningful bridge between engineering innovation and real-world clinical application.
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Top Papers
- 1Focused Ultrasound and Lithotripsy42 citations · 2015
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- 5A VS ultrasound diagnostic system with kidney image evaluation functions8 citations · 2022
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- 8Development of compact portable ultrasound robot for home healthcare6 citations · 2019
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