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Nikita J. Greenidge is pioneering the next generation of surgical robots by merging bio-inspired design with magnetic actuation. Her research centers on **vine robots**—soft, everting robots that mimic natural growth to navigate complex, confined anatomical spaces. Greenidge’s key contribution is overcoming the inherent lack of active steering in these robots. She has developed **magnetic skins** and external magnetic fields to provide high-curvature control, enabling precise navigation for endoluminal procedures. Her work on **magnetic fluid-driven vine robots** for minimally invasive tissue biopsy (13 citations) demonstrates a tangible clinical application, aiming to reduce patient discomfort and improve sampling accuracy in hard-to-reach areas. Notably, her 2025 study on **harnessing the oloid shape** in magnetically driven robots (19 citations) achieves high-resolution ultrasound imaging, a breakthrough for real-time surgical guidance. With over 65 total citations in just two years, Greenidge’s innovations—from vine robots with magnetic skin (20 citations) to external steering mechanisms (13 citations)—are establishing a new paradigm for soft, remotely controlled surgical tools. Her work promises to expand the reach of minimally invasive surgery, accessing organs beyond the scope of current technology.