Radian Gondokaryono

Worcester Polytechnic Institute, University of Toronto

Papers

10

Total Citations

172

H-Index

5

About

Radian Gondokaryono is a leading researcher at the intersection of surgical robotics, simulation, and autonomous manipulation. Their work focuses on three key areas: MRI-compatible robotic systems for neurosurgery, high-fidelity robot simulation environments, and sim-to-real transfer for autonomous surgical tasks. Gondokaryono’s major contributions include the development of a real-time dynamic simulator capable of modeling complex robots and environments (59 citations), and the mechanical validation of an MRI-compatible stereotactic neurosurgery robot for pre-clinical trials (46 citations). Their research on an integrated robotic system for MRI-guided neuroablation (32 citations) demonstrates a clear translational impact, advancing precise, image-guided interventions for brain tumors. More recently, Gondokaryono has pioneered vision-based reinforcement learning for surgical robots, achieving robust sim-to-real transfer for tasks like rope cutting and nonprehensile dynamic manipulation using the da Vinci Research Kit. Their work on 2mm diameter continuum robot tools for fetal surgery represents a notable achievement in ultra-minimally invasive techniques. With a growing portfolio of highly cited papers and innovations spanning simulation, autonomy, and clinical robotics, Gondokaryono is shaping the future of intelligent, autonomous surgical systems.

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H-Index
10
Papers
172
Total Citations
17
Avg Citations/Paper
🏆 Most Cited Paper
A Real-Time Dynamic Simulator and an Associated Front-End Representation Format for Simulating Complex Robots and Environments
59 citations · 2019
📈 Most Prolific Year: 2024 (3 Papers)
🤝 Key Collaborators: 24
🏛 Institutions: Worcester Polytechnic Institute, University of Toronto

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