Robot autonomy is an influential and ubiquitous factor in human-robot interaction (HRI), but
it is rarely discussed beyond a one-dimensional measure of the degree to which a robot …

Surgery faces a paradigm shift since it has developed rapidly in recent decades, becoming a
high-tech discipline. Increasingly powerful technological developments such as modern …

Magnetorheological fluids (MRFs) are composite materials made of ferromagnetic particles,
medium oils, and several types of additives. We have developed an actuation system for the …

Adoption of robotic-assisted surgery has steadily increased as it improves the surgeon's
dexterity and visualization. Despite these advantages, the success of a robotic procedure is …

A magnetorheological (MR) fluid is a composite material comprising ferromagnetic particles,
medium oils, and several types of additives. We developed an MR fluid clutch for haptics (H …

Automation in surgical robotics has the potential to improve patient safety and surgical
efficiency, but it is difficult to achieve due to the need for robust perception algorithms. In …

Research in machine learning (ML)-assisted surgical robotics aims to improve camera
control and autonomous navigation. Wagner et al. developed a laparoscopic surgery …

Cognitive workload refers to the amount of mental resources a person expends while
performing a task or processing information. Recent trends in the field have shown that …

Robotic-assisted minimally invasive surgery (RMIS) has been steadily increasing since its
introduction in the early 2000s and now has become a medical standard of care in multiple …