Cameron Forbrigger
Papers
10
Total Citations
186
H-Index
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About
Cameron Forbrigger is a leading researcher in the field of magnetically actuated surgical robotics, with a focus on enabling minimally invasive procedures in the most challenging anatomical environments, particularly neurosurgery. His major contributions center on the development of cable-less, magnetic microgrippers and dexterous forceps that decouple tool actuation from the surgical system, allowing for unprecedented maneuverability in hard-to-reach locations. Forbrigger has pioneered novel magnetic transmissions and torsion springs that generate sufficient force for tissue interaction while maintaining a miniature footprint, addressing a critical bottleneck in untethered medical robots. His work on integrating screen-printed resistive and capacitive tactile sensors into these microgrippers restores crucial haptic feedback lost during wireless operation, enhancing surgical precision and safety. With his most-cited paper, "Cable-Less, Magnetically Driven Forceps for Minimally Invasive Surgery," garnering 48 citations, and a growing portfolio of over 180 total citations, Forbrigger’s research is shaping the future of robot-assisted neuroendoscopy and epilepsy surgery. His innovative "Electromagnets Under the Table" system further demonstrates a commitment to practical, unobtrusive clinical integration, marking him as a key figure in advancing the next generation of surgical tools.
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Top Papers
- 1Cable-Less, Magnetically Driven Forceps for Minimally Invasive Surgery48 citations · 2019
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- 4A Novel Magnetic Transmission for Powerful Miniature Surgical Robots26 citations · 2022
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- 9Tailored Magnetic Torsion Springs for Miniature Magnetic Robots6 citations · 2021
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