Merve Kircicek
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About
Merve Kircicek’s research lies at the intersection of haptics, human-robot interaction, and surgical training, with a focus on understanding how the human hand adapts during physically interactive tasks. Her most cited work, “Hand-Impedance Measurement During Laparoscopic Training Coupled with Robotic Manipulators” (2018, 5 citations), introduces a novel method for quantifying changes in hand-impedance as surgeons train with co-manipulated robotic systems. By capturing how the hand’s mechanical properties—stiffness, damping, and inertia—evolve with practice, Kircicek provides foundational insights that could transform both robotic-assisted surgery training and the design of adaptive, human-aware robotic controllers. This contribution is particularly significant for developing more intuitive co-manipulation interfaces and personalized training protocols. While her citation count reflects the early-stage nature of this specialized field, the work’s originality and practical relevance have established her as a promising voice in haptic feedback and medical robotics. Kircicek’s research bridges engineering and clinical practice, offering a data-driven path toward safer, more effective surgical training and human-robot collaboration.
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