Krzysztof Lis

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Krzysztof Lis is a key figure in the advancement of surgical robotics, with his research centered on force feedback systems, haptic feedback, and MEMS-based force sensors for minimally invasive surgery (MIS). His most significant contributions lie in the development of the Robin Heart surgical robot platform, where he has pioneered the integration of piezoresistive force sensors into surgical tools, including smart laparoscopes and forceps, to enable real-time tactile sensing and biomechanical tissue characterization. His work on the "Force Feedback Control System Dedicated for Robin Heart Surgical Robot" (9 citations) and the "Force sensitive smart laparoscope" (4 citations) demonstrates his impact in enhancing surgical precision through haptic feedback. Lis has also explored innovative applications, such as the use of lightweight robots in veterinary medicine and the development of a force feedback sleeve using pneumatic and micro vibration actuators. His research, with papers accumulating citations across multiple studies, has been instrumental in advancing the Robin Heart project from animal experiments toward clinical models, showcasing his role in bridging engineering and medicine for safer, more intuitive robotic surgery.

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Top Papers

1. 1
   Force Feedback Control System Dedicated for Robin Heart Surgical Robot

   9 citations · 2016
2. 2
   Concept of application of the light-weight robot Robin Heart (“Pelikan”) in veterinary medicine: a feasibility study

   5 citations · 2017
3. 3
   Robin Heart PortVisionAble - idea, design and preliminary testing resutlts

   4 citations · 2015
4. 4
   Force sensitive smart laparoscope of ROBIN HEART surgical robot

   4 citations · 2018
5. 5
   Force Feedback Sleeve Using Pneumatic and Micro Vibration Actuators

   3 citations · 2022
6. 6
   Biomechanical Tissue Characterisation by Force Sensitive Smart Laparoscope of Robin Heart Surgical Robot

   3 citations · 2018

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