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Cyrus Raoufi is a pioneering researcher in the field of medical robotics, with a specialized focus on the development of MRI-compatible robotic systems for minimally invasive surgical interventions. His most significant contribution lies in designing and engineering robotic platforms capable of operating within the challenging electromagnetic environment of closed-bore MRI scanners — a technically demanding frontier that bridges precision engineering and clinical medicine. Raoufi's most celebrated work, "Robotic System for Closed-Bore MRI-Guided Prostatic Interventions" (2008), has garnered 69 citations and details an innovative ultrasonic-actuated robot designed for prostate ablation, brachytherapy, and biopsy under real-time MRI guidance. Alongside this, he has made substantial contributions to MRI-guided neurosurgery, developing novel hydraulically and pneumatically actuated tele-robotic systems capable of performing thermal ablation and radiofrequency procedures deep within brain tissue — procedures requiring extraordinary precision and imaging compatibility. His body of work reflects a consistent commitment to advancing modular, image-guided robotic infrastructure that can expand the boundaries of what surgeons can safely achieve. For students exploring medical robotics or surgical automation, Raoufi's research represents foundational engineering work at the intersection of imaging technology and robotic-assisted healthcare.