Henrik Brun

About

Henrik Brun is a leading researcher in medical robotics, with a focus on autonomous and teleoperated systems for ultrasound-guided interventions. His work centers on three key areas: robotic-assisted biopsy, transesophageal echocardiography (TEE), and teleoperated ultrasound. Brun’s major contributions include the design, modeling, and control of a novel 4-DOF robotic system for autonomous needle insertion of a commercial full core biopsy instrument, achieving 9 citations. He also developed a robotic-assisted TEE system, addressing radiation exposure risks during combined fluoroscopy and TEE-guided procedures. Demonstrating the potential for remote care, Brun led a pilot study proving the feasibility of teleoperated robotic echocardiography, showing that specialized exams can be delivered to rural patients. Most recently, his 2025 work on ultrasound teleoperation over commercial 5G networks (2 citations) tackles the challenge of long-distance, high-quality remote examinations. With a total of 20 citations across his top papers, Brun’s research is paving the way for safer, more accessible, and autonomous ultrasound-guided medical procedures, directly impacting patient care in both urban and underserved areas.

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Top Papers

1. 1
   Towards Autonomous Robotic Biopsy—Design, Modeling and Control of a Robot for Needle Insertion of a Commercial Full Core Biopsy Instrument

   9 citations · 2022
2. 2
   Design, Kinematic Modeling, and Validation of a Robotic-Assisted Transesophageal Echocardiography System

   5 citations · 2022
3. 3
   Feasibility of teleoperated robotic echocardiography – A pilot study

   4 citations · 2023
4. 4
   Ultrasound Robotic-Assisted Teleoperation Over Networks: Performance Evaluation of Commercial 5G, Wi-Fi, and Ethernet

   2 citations · 2025

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