Papers
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Total Citations
359
H-Index
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About
Haider Abidi is a leading researcher at the intersection of soft robotics and surgical innovation, whose work is redefining what’s possible in minimally invasive surgery (MIS) and beyond. His most impactful contributions center on the design and modeling of highly dexterous, intrinsically safe soft robotic manipulators—addressing the critical need for flexible, navigable instruments in procedures like Total Mesorectal Excision. His seminal 2017 paper on a 2-module soft robot for intra-organ navigation (119 citations) and his 2018 work on a soft manipulator for improving dexterity in MIS (63 citations) are foundational, demonstrating how soft materials can overcome the rigidity limits of traditional laparoscopes. Abidi has also advanced the theoretical underpinnings of the field, notably through a screw-based modeling framework for soft manipulators (45 citations) and a rigorous analysis of intrinsic safety in soft robotics (73 citations). Beyond surgery, his innovations extend to bistable soft grippers for fast grasping and robotic systems for wrinkle-free fabric stitching, showcasing the versatility of his approach. With over 350 total citations, Abidi’s work is not only highly cited but also practically influential, bridging fundamental theory with real-world applications in healthcare and manufacturing.
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Top Papers
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- 2On Intrinsic Safety of Soft Robots73 citations · 2017
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- 4Screw-Based Modeling of Soft Manipulators With Tendon and Fluidic Actuation45 citations · 2017
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- 8Robotic Manipulation System for Multi-Layer Fabric Stitching5 citations · 2021
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