Zoran Najdovski
Papers
18
Total Citations
632
H-Index
9
About
Zoran Najdovski is a leading researcher at the intersection of haptics, continuum robotics, and teleoperation, with a focus on transforming minimally invasive surgery and medical training. His most impactful work, the highly cited 2016 survey on shape sensing for continuum robots (403 citations), established foundational knowledge for navigating tortuous anatomical paths in surgery. He has made major contributions to restoring the sense of touch in robotic systems, notably through the development of the modular force-feedback instrument for the HeroSurg system, and by creating haptic-enabled simulators for optometry and endovascular procedures. His research also extends to intelligent control, including neural network adaptive control for teleoperation systems with time-varying delays, and practical applications like the OzTug mobile robot for manufacturing. Najdovski’s work on the HaptiScan system demonstrates his commitment to translating haptic technology into remote diagnostics, addressing critical shortages of expert sonographers. With over 600 total citations across his portfolio, his contributions are shaping the future of robotic-assisted surgery and haptic interaction.
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Top Papers
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- 3OzTug mobile robot for manufacturing transportation30 citations · 2011
- 4Augmented optometry training simulator with multi-point haptics29 citations · 2012
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- 73D Virtual Haptic Cone for Intuitive Vehicle Motion Control15 citations · 2008
- 8Haptic control methodologies for telerobotic stair traversal15 citations · 2008
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