Papers
91
Total Citations
946
H-Index
18
About
Carl A. Nelson is a prominent robotics and biomedical engineering researcher whose work spans surgical robotics, medical devices, modular self-reconfigurable systems, and rehabilitation engineering. His research has profoundly advanced the field of minimally invasive surgery (MIS), where he has tackled critical challenges such as the loss of haptic feedback during robot-assisted laparoscopic procedures. Through innovative sensorless force-sensing methodologies and tool-tissue interaction modeling, Nelson has helped mitigate risks of unintended tissue damage in robotic surgery — work that has collectively garnered nearly 85 citations across multiple studies. His kinematic design of compact, high-dexterity surgical tools has similarly pushed boundaries in MIS robot development. Beyond the operating room, Nelson made significant contributions to extra-terrestrial robotics through the ModRED project, a modular self-reconfigurable platform designed for space exploration, cited 75 times. His rehabilitation engineering work, including a motor-driven elliptical gait rehabilitation system aimed at home and community use, further demonstrates his commitment to accessible, impactful technology. With over 340 total citations across his most recognized works, Nelson represents a uniquely versatile engineer whose innovations bridge space exploration, clinical medicine, and assistive technology.
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- 6A sensorless force-feedback system for robot-assisted laparoscopic surgery29 citations · 2019
- 7Sensorless Force Sensing for Minimally Invasive Surgery26 citations · 2015
- 8A redundant rehabilitation robot with a variable stiffness mechanism24 citations · 2020
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- 10Multipurpose surgical robot as a laparoscope assistant23 citations · 2009