Carl Scheppach

Klinikum rechts der Isar, Technical University of Munich

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Carl Scheppach is at the forefront of a critical transformation in surgical robotics, pioneering the integration of autonomous systems into the operating room (OR) to combat severe healthcare personnel shortages. His research focuses on developing robotic scrub nurses (RSNs) and circulating nurses (RCNs), targeting the most labor-intensive and skill-dependent roles in surgery. In his highly cited 2024 work, "Innovating Instrument Handover Techniques for Robotic Scrub Nurses," Scheppach tackles the deceptively complex task of sterile instrument transfer, proposing novel solutions that bridge the gap between robotic precision and the dynamic, intuitive needs of a surgeon. He further advanced the field with the 2025 paper, "The Robotic Circulating Nurse," introducing the world’s first mobile robot designed to autonomously manage the bustling, non-sterile workflows of the OR—from fetching supplies to managing documentation. With a combined citation count already signaling strong interest from the surgical robotics and healthcare automation communities, Scheppach’s work is not merely theoretical; it represents a tangible step toward a future where robots are collaborative, trusted members of the surgical team, directly addressing the pressing reality of understaffed hospitals.