Gea Bucolo

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Gea Bucolo stands at the forefront of biomedical robotics, with her research bridging the critical gap between medicine and engineering. Her most-cited work, "Remote Ultrasound Scan Procedures with Medical Robots: Towards New Perspectives between Medicine and Engineering" (2022, 16 citations), offers a comprehensive review of teleoperated robotic systems for ultrasound diagnostics—a field that gained urgent relevance during the COVID-19 pandemic. Notably, Bucolo integrates physicians' firsthand experiences into her analysis, emphasizing that successful medical robotics requires not just technical innovation but deep clinical collaboration. This human-centered approach distinguishes her contributions, as she advocates for designs that empower rather than replace medical professionals. Her work has been cited in discussions on pandemic-resilient healthcare systems and the future of telemedicine, reflecting its timely impact. By systematically mapping the state of the art and identifying emerging trends, Bucolo provides a roadmap for researchers and clinicians alike, positioning her as a key voice in the evolution of remote diagnostic technologies. Her research continues to shape how robotic systems can extend specialist care to underserved populations, making ultrasound procedures more accessible and safer worldwide.