Manish Chauhan
University of Leeds, Italian Institute of Technology, University of York
Papers
8
Total Citations
107
H-Index
6
About
Manish Chauhan is a biomedical robotics researcher whose work spans soft robotics, surgical instrumentation, and minimally invasive medical devices. His research has made significant contributions to the development of pneumatic soft actuators, robotic surgical tools, and needle-tissue interaction modeling, collectively addressing critical challenges in modern surgical practice. Chauhan's most impactful work focuses on origami-inspired soft robotic actuators for gastrointestinal endoscopy, earning 39 citations since 2021, demonstrating innovative solutions for fabricating compliant, small-diameter devices capable of integrating camera and tool channels. His parallel helix actuator design further advances multi-chamber soft pneumatic systems, streamlining fabrication complexity for diverse robotic applications. In surgical robotics, Chauhan has made notable strides in transoral laser microsurgery, designing and refining multi-degree-of-freedom robotic microsurgical forceps with haptic feedback across a sustained body of publications from 2016 to 2019. His earlier needle insertion force modeling work contributes foundational knowledge to robot-assisted needle-based procedures spanning neurosurgery and urology. More recently, his attention has turned to soft actuators for augmented lung ventilation, reflecting a broadening clinical vision. Collectively, his research represents a coherent effort to translate advanced robotics and smart materials into tangible improvements in patient care and surgical precision.
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Top Papers
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- 2Parallel Helix Actuators for Soft Robotic Applications16 citations · 2020
- 3Modelling needle forces during insertion into soft tissue13 citations · 2015
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- 6A robotic microsurgical forceps for transoral laser microsurgery9 citations · 2018
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