M. Bodduluri

Accuray (United States), Stanford University

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M. Bodduluri is a pioneering figure in the field of robotic radiosurgery, with a research focus on treatment planning, image guidance, and motion tracking for precision oncology. Their most influential work, "Planning for camera-guided robotic radiosurgery" (1998), has garnered 45 citations and laid the foundation for integrating six degree-of-freedom robotic arms with real-time camera systems to deliver ablative photon radiation to brain tumors and lesions. This contribution was instrumental in developing the CyberKnife system, a revolutionary platform that combines robotic precision with continuous patient motion tracking. Bodduluri further advanced the field through "Planning, calibration and collision-avoidance for image-guided radiosurgery" (2002), addressing critical safety and accuracy challenges, and "The accuracy of tracking lung tumors with the cyberknife" (2001), which extended the technology to thoracic cancers. Their work has enabled non-invasive, high-precision treatment of moving targets, significantly improving outcomes for patients with inoperable tumors. Bodduluri’s research remains a cornerstone for students and engineers exploring the intersection of robotics, medical imaging, and radiation therapy.