Lidia Santos

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Dr. Lidia Santos is a pioneer in the intersection of wearable technology and minimally invasive surgery. Her research focuses on developing intelligent sensing systems to enhance human-robot collaboration in the operating room, with a particular emphasis on gesture recognition for surgical robotics. Her most impactful contribution, the 2018 paper "Dynamic Gesture Recognition Using a Smart Glove in Hand-Assisted Laparoscopic Surgery," has garnered 25 citations, establishing a foundational methodology for interpreting surgeon hand commands within the abdominal cavity. This work introduces a textile-based sensing glove integrated with piezoresistive sensors that continuously capture finger flexion data, enabling a collaborative robot to respond intuitively to a surgeon's gestures. By bridging the gap between human dexterity and robotic precision, Santos has addressed a critical challenge in hand-assisted laparoscopic surgery (HALS). Her earlier 2017 paper on the same system laid the groundwork for this innovation, demonstrating the potential of smart textiles in clinical settings. Santos's work not only advances surgical technology but also opens new avenues for intuitive human-machine interfaces in medicine, making her a key figure in the future of robotic-assisted surgery.