Depeng Zhao
Papers
7
Total Citations
49
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About
Depeng Zhao is a leading researcher in medical robotics, with a primary focus on vascular interventional surgery systems and minimally invasive surgical technologies. His work centers on developing master-slave robotic platforms that enhance the precision and safety of complex procedures like angiography and brachytherapy. A key contribution is his pioneering integration of force feedback in robotic systems, as demonstrated in his most-cited paper (15 citations), which uses fuzzy fusion of forces from micro sensors on catheters to recreate a closed-loop tactile experience for surgeons. Zhao also advanced the use of shape memory alloy actuators for compact, high-output surgical tools (10 citations), and his multimodal, image-guided robot for interstitial brachytherapy (2020) represents a novel approach to treating head and neck tumors. His research has been validated through experimental studies on remote angiography and clinical training systems, showing tangible impact on telemedicine and surgical education. With over 49 cumulative citations and a portfolio spanning force sensing, actuator design, and clinical translation, Zhao’s work is foundational to the next generation of safer, more intuitive robotic surgery.
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