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Maximilian Neidhardt is a biomedical engineer and researcher whose work sits at the intersection of medical robotics, image-guided interventions, and intelligent sensing systems. His research focuses on three interconnected areas: robotic biopsy systems, needle insertion guidance, and tissue interaction sensing — all aimed at making minimally invasive procedures safer and more precise. Neidhardt has made notable contributions to post-mortem robotic biopsy, developing CT-guided systems that enable safe tissue sampling from infectious corpses without exposing clinicians to disease transmission risks — work that gained particular relevance during the COVID-19 pandemic and has accumulated 16 citations. His pioneering use of Optical Coherence Tomography (OCT) combined with convolutional neural networks for rupture detection during needle insertion demonstrates a sophisticated integration of deep learning with surgical sensing, earning 14 citations. He has also advanced force estimation through optical imaging and proximity-based haptic feedback systems, enhancing real-time feedback in collaborative robotic procedures. Across his body of work, Neidhardt consistently addresses a critical gap in robotic surgery: the absence of meaningful tactile and navigational feedback. With over 75 total citations accumulated within just a few years, his research is rapidly gaining traction, making him an emerging voice in the future of intelligent, robot-assisted medical interventions.