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Dr. K. Picho is a pioneering researcher at the intersection of additive manufacturing and surgical robotics, with a primary focus on advancing minimally invasive surgical tools. Their most notable contribution is the investigation of Multi Jet Fusion (MJF) technology for fabricating Concentric Tube Robots (CTRs)—needle-sized, flexible manipulators composed of nested, pre-curved tubes that can be independently translated and rotated. In their landmark 2022 study, Dr. Picho demonstrated that MJF of Nylon-12 is a viable method for producing CTRs, offering a cost-effective and rapid alternative to traditional manufacturing. This work, cited 3 times, has opened new avenues for customizing surgical instruments at the point of care. By bridging materials science and medical device engineering, Dr. Picho’s research addresses critical challenges in robot design, such as precision and scalability. Their work holds significant promise for enhancing the safety and efficacy of procedures like neurosurgery and cardiac interventions, positioning them as an emerging leader in the field of medical robotics.
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