Papers
9
Total Citations
100
H-Index
5
About
T. Yoneyama is a pioneering researcher in medical robotics and biomechanical systems, best known for developing force-detecting grippers and haptic feedback systems for neurosurgery. Their most impactful work, "Force-detecting gripper and force feedback system for neurosurgery applications" (2013, 35 citations), introduced a novel approach to minimally invasive brain tumor resection by integrating strain-gauge-based gripping force detection with a flexible micro manipulator. This system enables surgeons to sense tissue properties and avoid damaging hidden blood vessels—a critical challenge in neuroendoscopic procedures. Yoneyama further advanced this concept with a finger-attachment device that provides real-time feedback of gripping and pulling forces directly to the surgeon’s fingertip (2017), and established haptic thresholds for pulling force feedback (2016). Beyond medicine, Yoneyama has contributed to sports engineering and materials science, including a ski robot system for modeling carved turns (2009, 22 citations) and belt-press tape forming of carbon-fiber-reinforced thermoplastics (2021). With over 100 combined citations across their key publications, Yoneyama’s work bridges robotics, haptics, and clinical application, offering tangible solutions for safer, more intuitive surgical tools.
Research Focus
Key Achievements
Top Papers
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- 2A ski robot system for qualitative modelling of the carved turn22 citations · 2009
- 3Force detecting gripper and flexible micro manipulator for neurosurgery22 citations · 2011
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- 5Belt-Press Tape Forming of Carbon-Fiber-Reinforced Thermoplastic5 citations · 2021
- 6Effect of Shaft Length on the Club Head Speed in Golf3 citations · 2005
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- 9Ski Robot Turn and the Reacting Forces.2 citations · 1998