Marcos Louredo

Centro de Estudios e Investigaciones Técnicas de Gipuzkoa

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Marcos Louredo is a researcher at the forefront of surgical robotics and haptic systems, with a focused expertise in developing intelligent tools to enhance precision and safety in orthopaedic and minimally invasive procedures. His major contributions lie in the design and control of robotic bone drilling methodologies, where he pioneered a position-measurement-based approach to detect bone layer transitions during surgery, significantly reducing the risk of damage to surrounding soft tissues. This work, published in 2012 and cited 12 times, addresses a critical challenge in orthopaedic surgery by replacing reliance on force feedback with more reliable positional data. Louredo also advanced haptic interfaces for surgery, notably creating a haptic pedal system (2013, 24 citations) that provides surgeons with tactile cues to improve tool control and situational awareness. His research bridges the gap between mechanical engineering and clinical practice, offering practical solutions that enhance surgical outcomes. With a career dedicated to translating complex robotic technologies into tangible surgical aids, Louredo’s work continues to influence the development of safer, more intuitive robotic assistants in the operating room.