Gregorio Aiello

Politecnico di Milano, Vanderbilt University

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Gregorio Aiello is a leading figure in the field of medical robotics, with a primary focus on the design and development of innovative, minimally invasive surgical tools and drug delivery systems. His research centers on magnetic actuation and anchoring, where he has made pivotal contributions to the next generation of capsule robots and laparoscopic cameras. Aiello’s most cited work, "Component based design of a drug delivery capsule robot" (2016, 26 citations), showcases his expertise in creating modular, controllable devices for targeted therapy. He is perhaps best known for his groundbreaking paper, "Laparoscopic Camera Based on an Orthogonal Magnet Arrangement" (2016, 22 citations), which introduced a novel magnetic anchoring-actuation link with an auto-flip feature. This orthogonal magnetic arrangement, achieved by placing two permanent magnets with respectfully orthogonal magnetic moments, represents a significant leap in camera mobility and stability during surgery. With a growing citation impact, Aiello’s work is shaping the future of robotic surgery, offering safer, more precise, and less invasive solutions for patients and clinicians alike.