About Me
University of Tokyo
I work on surgical robotics and navigation systems for microsurgery, micromanipulation, and translational medical technology.
I am Xiaofeng Lin, Ph.D., now working as a postdoctoral researcher at the University of Tokyo. My research focuses on how robotic interaction, 3D vision, and navigation interfaces can make microscopic procedures more precise, more reproducible, and more clinically useful.
My robotics journey began in 2014 when I joined the HFR humanoid football robot team at Huazhong University of Science and Technology. Since then, I have moved from mechanical design into surgical robots, image-guided intervention, and startup-oriented navigation systems with real commercialization potential.
At a glance
- Postdoctoral researcher, The University of Tokyo
- Focus: surgical robotics, microscopic 3D vision, intraoperative navigation
- Languages: Chinese, English, Japanese
- Location: Hongo, Bunkyo City, Tokyo
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Research direction
I design systems that help operators act precisely in spaces where human dexterity, visibility, and repeatability all become limiting factors.
Methods
My work combines robotic interaction, 3D vision, tracking, calibration, and interface design so that preoperative knowledge and intraoperative sensing can be used together.
Motivation
I am especially interested in research that can move beyond laboratory proof-of-concept and become a robust platform for surgical practice, scientific experimentation, or commercialization.
Research Focus
Medical Robot
Endovascular interventional robotic system, Needle insertion robotic system, Robot-assited Microsurgery/Micromanipulation
Surgical Navigation
Microscopic 3D Vision System and 3D-based Navigation
Education & Training
- Ph.D. in Bioengineering
- 2021.10~2024.11
- Tokyo, Japan
- The University of Tokyo
- M.S. in Pattern Recognition and Intelligent System
- 2018.09~2021.06
- Shenzhen Institutes of Advanced Technology, Shenzhen, China
- University of Chinese Academy of Sciences
- B.A. in Marine engineering
- 2014.09~2018.06
- Wuhan, China
- Huazhong University of Science and Technology
Publications
Journals
- Zhao, E., Lin, X., Wang, Y., Harada, K. Autonomous Robotic Bone Micro-Milling System with Automatic Calibration and 3D Surface Fitting. IEEE Robotics and Automation Letters.
2025
- Lin, X., Zhao, E., P ́erez, S., Harada, K. A Object State Estimation Through Robotic Active Interaction for Biological Autonomous Drilling. IEEE Robotics and Automation Letters.
2025
- Lin, X., P ́erez, S., Harada, K. A Cranial-Feature-Based Registration Scheme for Robotic Micromanipulation Using a Microscopic Stereo Camera System. Advanced Robotics.
2024
- Lin, X., Zhou, S., Wen, T., Jiang, S., Wang, C., Chen, J. A novel multi-DoF surgical robotic system for brachytherapy on liver tumors: Design and control. International Journal of Computer Assisted Radiology and Surgery.
2021
Conferences
- Zhao, E., Lin, X., & Liao, H.. Al-Based End-to-End Autonomous Robotic Mice Craniotomy for Neuroscience Research, IEEE/RSJ International Conference on Intelligent Robots and Systems (IROS) Workshop. IEEE.(Best Poster Award)
2025
- Lin, X., & Harada, K.. Automation of Microscopic Robotic Drilling using 3D Vision and Robotic Interaction, the 17th Congress of The International Society for Experimental Microsurgery (ISEM2025), Oral Presentation
2025
- Qian, H., Lin, X., et al. Towards Rebuild The Interventionist’s Intra-Operative Natural Behavior: A Fully Sensorized Endovascular Robotic System Design. ICMIPE in Shenzhen
2019
Patents
Type
Status
Name
Number
Year
发明专利
Granted/授权
2024
发明专利
Granted/授权
2022
发明专利
Granted/授权
2022
国际发明专利
Public/公开
WO2022204869A1
2022
发明专利
Granted/授权
CN113081275A
2022
发明专利
Granted/授权
CN110548218A
2021
外观设计专利
Granted/授权
门静脉粒子支架植入机构
CN305545928S
2021
Honors & Awards
Honors
Outstanding Graduates of Huazhong University of Science and Technology
2018
Awards
The 3rd (online) Summer School of the Institute of Medical Robotics at Shanghai Jiao Tong University: Excellent Student
2021
The University of Tokyo Fellowship
2021
The 6th China International College Students’ “Internet+” Innovation and Entrepreneurship Competition: Gold Medal, Team Member (Hold by Ministry of Education)
2020
Global Innovation Design Competition of Medical Robotics: Second Prize, Team Member (Dean: Guang-zhong Yang)
2019
The 7th International Humanoid Robots Olympic Games (China Open) Shot, Steeplechase running Champion, Team Member
2016
Skills
- Softwares: Creo Parametric, AutoCAD, MATLAB, (La)TeX, MS Excel/Word/PowerPoint, Rendering
- Programming: C++, Python, Latex, Markdown
- Languages: English (TOEIC 860), Japanese (JLPT N1), Chinese (Native)
- Hobbies and Interests: Classical Music, ACG, Cello
Project Experience
Moonshot Goal 3: Realization of AI robots that autonomously learn, adapt to their environment, evolve in intelligence and act alongside human beings
- Funding & Supervisors
- JST Moonshot R&D JPMJMS2033
- Prof. Kanako Harada, Prof. Murilo Marques Marinho, Prof. Saúl Alexis Heredia Pérez
Internship: National Innovation Center for High Performance Medical Devices (China)
- Advisors
- Prof. Tiexiang Wen
- Contributions (2021 August ~ 2022 April)
- The improvement of the mechanical design of a robotic system for reduction in pelvic fractures
- The environment setup of a electro-magnetic tracking system based on OMMO tracker (C++ environment)
- Development of a VR user interface of a surgical planning system using Microsoft Hololens 2. I also learned a lot about the regulations of medical devices during this period, like registration and IEC 62304 standard
Towards malignant tumors in different organs: Robotic system for precise intervention in brachytherapy
- Funding & Supervisors
- National key R&D program of China (No. 2018YFA0704102)
- Prof. Shoujun Zhou, PE. Cheng Wang, MD. Jiang Lu
- Contributions (2019 August ~ 2021 July)
- Design, manufacture and maintenance of a 5-DoF needle insertion robotic system
- Kinematics analysis and control of the robotic system by Optical tracking systems (Polaris, NDI, USA)
- Implementation of obstacle avoiding algorithm based on improved artificial potential field approach in the trajectory planning of the robotic system
Research and development for cerebrovascular real-time interventional therapy with mobile surgical robot system
- Funding & Supervisors
- The National High Technology R&D Program of China (NO.2015AA043203)
- Prof. Shoujun Zhou, PE. Cheng Wang
- Contributions (2018 August ~ 2019 November in SIAT)
- Design, manufacture and maintenance of force feedback module on endovascular interventional robot
- Maintenance of the 3th endovascular interventional robot