Ehsan Azimi

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Ehsan Azimi is a leading researcher at the intersection of surgical robotics, human-robot interaction, and mixed reality. His work focuses on overcoming the physical and cognitive barriers that limit surgeons’ mobility and awareness during complex procedures. Azimi’s major contributions include developing a body-mounted robotic system for MRI-guided shoulder arthrography in pediatric patients, which combines high accuracy with a lightweight design suitable for operation inside an MRI bore (17 citations). He has also pioneered mixed reality-based teleoperation systems that replace bulky, fixed consoles with wearable interfaces, enabling surgeons to move freely while maintaining precise control over surgical robots. His research on mobile teleoperation using wireless wearable sensing (5 citations) and vision-based calibration for intraocular robotic snakes (5 citations) further demonstrates his commitment to enhancing dexterity and procedural efficiency. With over 50 total citations across his most influential works, Azimi is recognized for advancing the usability and accessibility of surgical robotics, making him a notable figure in the field of medical cyber-physical systems.

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Top Papers

1. 1
   Robotic system for MRI-guided shoulder arthrography: Accuracy evaluation

   17 citations · 2018
2. 2
   Mixed reality based teleoperation and visualization of surgical robotics

   10 citations · 2024
3. 3
   Three-Dimensional Smooth Trajectory Planning Using Realistic Simulation

   9 citations · 2005
4. 4
   Mixed Reality Based Teleoperation of Surgical Robotics

   7 citations · 2023
5. 5
   Mobile Teleoperation: Feasibility of Wireless Wearable Sensing of the Operator’s Arm Motion

   5 citations · 2021
6. 6
   Teleoperative control of intraocular robotic snake: Vision-based angular calibration

   5 citations · 2017

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