Taku Fujimoto

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Taku Fujimoto is a pioneering researcher in the field of medical robotics, with a primary focus on minimally invasive fetal surgery and catheter-based interventions. His most notable contribution is the development of the curved multi-tube (CMT) catheter, a groundbreaking innovation designed for percutaneous umbilical blood sampling and solid organ procedures. This system, which he introduced in his highly cited 2006 paper (20 citations), led to the creation of FORMS (Fetus Operation Robot using Manipulator Systems), a robotic platform that externalizes complex mechanisms outside the body to enhance safety during delicate fetal surgeries. Fujimoto's work addresses critical challenges in accessing and treating fragile fetal and solid organ tissues, reducing trauma and improving procedural precision. His research has laid the foundation for safer, less invasive interventions in obstetrics and interventional radiology, earning recognition for its potential to transform prenatal care. By combining mechanical ingenuity with clinical needs, Fujimoto continues to influence the next generation of surgical robots, making him a key figure in advancing medical robotics for high-risk, minimally invasive procedures.