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Toshiyuki Fukuda is a researcher whose work spans two distinct but equally impactful domains: robotic surgery and legged locomotion. In the field of colorectal surgery, Fukuda has made significant contributions to understanding patient outcomes and operative techniques. His 2025 study on risk factors for anastomotic leakage in rectal cancer surgery, which has already garnered 10 citations, provides critical insights for improving surgical safety. He has also investigated the learning curve for robotic surgery in obese patients with rectal cancer and conducted a comprehensive revenue comparison of pure versus hybrid robotic approaches for sigmoid colon cancer, demonstrating a practical focus on both clinical efficacy and healthcare economics. Earlier in his career, Fukuda pioneered work in motion planning for six-legged locomotion robots. His research introduced a novel approach that reuses hierarchical knowledge, rather than generating motions from scratch for each task. Using genetic programming, he developed systems that allow robots to adapt and apply previously acquired motion patterns, achieving 7 and 4 citations for his foundational 2003 papers. This work laid the groundwork for more efficient, knowledge-driven robotic control. Fukuda’s unique ability to bridge surgical robotics and autonomous locomotion highlights his versatility and lasting impact on both medical and engineering fields.