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Andrew S. Wright is a leading figure in surgical robotics and telesurgery, with a career dedicated to advancing the safety and efficacy of minimally invasive procedures. His research centers on teleoperation, surgical ergonomics, and the objective assessment of robotic systems. Wright’s major contributions include pioneering work on the Raven surgical robot, where he quantified how network latency impacts surgical performance—a critical step toward safe long-distance telerobotic surgery. He also helped establish standardized evaluation methods by integrating the Fundamentals of Laparoscopic Surgery (FLS) tasks into telerobotic training, with his foundational papers on this topic garnering over 120 citations collectively. Beyond technical innovation, Wright has addressed key controversies in inguinal hernia repair and led important ethical discussions on physician-industry relationships at SAGES. His recent leadership of the SAGES Ergonomics Task Force underscores his commitment to surgeon well-being, surveying robotic surgeons to improve workplace practices. With a career spanning from early computer-assisted antireflux surgery to modern telemedicine, Wright’s work continues to shape the future of surgical robotics, ensuring that technological progress is matched by rigorous performance standards.