F. Perrotin
Papers
5
Total Citations
108
H-Index
3
About
F. Perrotin is a pioneering researcher in the field of tele-echography and robotic-assisted medical imaging, with a particular focus on obstetrics and gynecology. Their most celebrated contribution is the development and clinical validation of a remotely controlled robotic arm system — notably the ESTELE platform — capable of performing real-time fetal and abdominal ultrasound examinations across geographically isolated locations. By coupling a fictive probe at an expert center with a physical robotic arm at a remote site, connected via ISDN telephone lines or satellite links, Perrotin's work effectively brought specialist diagnostic capability to underserved regions such as Amazonia, Africa, and polar territories. Their landmark 2005 paper, which garnered 69 citations, demonstrated the feasibility of this approach in a clinical setting involving 29 pregnant women, establishing a compelling proof of concept for remote prenatal care. Subsequent publications expanded the system's validation across multiple medical centers, reinforcing its reliability and adaptability. With a combined citation count exceeding 100 across five key publications, Perrotin's body of work has meaningfully influenced the trajectory of telemedicine and robotic ultrasound, offering a practical model for bridging the global gap in access to expert sonographic diagnosis.
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Top Papers
- 1Fetal tele‐echography using a robotic arm and a satellite link69 citations · 2005
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- 5Fetal and abdominal echography teleoperated using a robotic arm and telephone or satellite link2 citations · 2007