Papers
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Total Citations
252
H-Index
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About
Ryan J. Murphy is a pioneering roboticist whose research sits at the critical intersection of medical robotics and disaster response. His most impactful work focuses on developing novel continuum (snake-like) manipulators and control systems for minimally invasive surgical interventions, particularly for treating osteolytic lesions—bone degradation that occurs after total hip replacement. With over 250 combined citations, his major contributions include the concurrent control of robotic arms with flexible manipulators, the design of specialized debriding tools, and the integration of safety constraints like remote center of motion and virtual walls for delicate procedures. Notably, his 2014 paper on robotic teleoperation in disaster scenarios (57 citations) explores the spectrum from supervised autonomy to direct control, demonstrating his versatility in human-robot interaction. Murphy has also advanced surgical robotics for the lateral skull base and developed nested marsupial systems—where a bimanual mobile manipulator carries a quadrotor UAV—for search and sampling in constrained environments. His work on sentience in robots further reflects a deep engagement with the broader implications of autonomous systems, making him a key figure in both medical and field robotics.
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- 8Sentience in robots: applications and challenges14 citations · 2001
- 9Design and Development of 5-Axis Cranial Implant Laser Cutting System6 citations · 2017
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