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Ryoya Suzuki is at the forefront of advancing surgical and collaborative robotics, with a core focus on developing intelligent, force-controllable robotic systems for high-stakes environments. His research bridges two critical domains: autonomous control for neurosurgery and the design of novel, backdrivable actuators for human-robot interaction. Suzuki’s pioneering work on autonomous collision avoidance for robotic neurosurgery—a highly cited paper with 20 citations—addresses the immense challenge of navigating deep, narrow spaces within the brain, proposing a master-slave system that intelligently prevents instrument collisions. This contribution is foundational for safer, more precise minimally invasive procedures. Simultaneously, Suzuki is a key figure in the Hydracer project, where he has developed and experimentally validated multi-degree-of-freedom manipulators driven by electro-hydrostatic actuators (EHAs). His 2020 paper on a 3-DOF wrist mechanism and his 2024 study on a 6-DOF arm demonstrate that EHAs can achieve exceptional compactness, force controllability, and impact resistance—qualities essential for robots that work alongside humans. With a growing citation record and a focus on both theoretical design and rigorous experimental evaluation, Suzuki’s work is shaping the next generation of inherently safe, high-performance robotic systems for surgery and industry.