Carter Hatch

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Carter Hatch is pioneering the next generation of flexible surgical robotics, with a focused expertise in concentric push-pull manipulators for minimally invasive procedures. His research centers on the design and control of hyper-elastic, laser-cut transmission tubes that must simultaneously achieve high axial and torsional stiffness while maintaining low bending stiffness—a critical engineering challenge for robots navigating through endoscopes. Hatch’s most cited work, "Design of Transmission Tubes for Surgical Concentric Push-Pull Robots" (2024, 5 citations), provides a foundational framework for optimizing these conflicting mechanical properties, directly enabling more precise and reliable surgical tools. Building on this, his 2025 paper introduces a complete system for Endoscopic Submucosal Dissection (ESD), a life-saving colon cancer procedure that remains underutilized due to its technical difficulty. By proposing two small, flexible robotic manipulators that simplify the complex motions of ESD, Hatch aims to lower the learning curve for surgeons and expand patient access to this effective treatment. His work represents a significant step toward making advanced endoscopic surgery safer, easier, and more widely adopted.