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Ranan Dasgupta is pioneering the next generation of surgical robotics through the development of miniature, flexible robotic fibers designed for high-precision minimally invasive surgery. His landmark work, "Fiberbots: Robotic fibers for high-precision minimally invasive surgery" (2024), has already garnered 69 citations, signaling its rapid impact on the field. Dasgupta’s core contribution lies in engineering polymer-based robotic fibers that leverage thermal actuation to achieve precise, controllable manipulation of surgical instruments within the confined spaces of the human body. By addressing the critical challenge of combining high aspect ratio, flexibility, and scalable production, his research bridges the gap between fundamental thermal expansion principles and practical clinical tools. This work promises to enhance the dexterity and accuracy of surgeons, potentially transforming procedures in areas such as neuroendoscopy and ophthalmic surgery. Dasgupta’s innovative approach to miniaturization and material design positions him as a rising leader in surgical robotics, with his Fiberbot technology representing a significant step toward safer, less invasive interventions.