Fatemeh Zokaei
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Fatemeh Zokaei is a leading researcher in the field of medical robotics, with a primary focus on minimally invasive surgical systems and constrained kinematic control. Her most influential work addresses the critical challenge of maintaining a Remote Center of Motion (RCM) constraint during robotic surgery, a fundamental requirement for safe and precise instrument manipulation through small incisions. In her highly cited 2018 paper, which has garnered 79 citations, Zokaei developed novel control algorithms that enable robotic arms to autonomously respect this anatomical constraint while optimizing dexterity and minimizing tissue trauma. This contribution has significant implications for enhancing the safety and efficacy of robot-assisted procedures, particularly in delicate operations such as laparoscopic and cardiac surgery. Her research bridges the gap between theoretical kinematics and practical surgical applications, offering robust solutions for real-time motion planning under geometric constraints. Zokaei’s work is widely recognized for its technical rigor and clinical relevance, positioning her as an important voice in the advancement of intelligent, constraint-aware robotic systems for next-generation surgical interventions.
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