Nilo T. Bugtai
Papers
23
Total Citations
184
H-Index
9
About
Nilo T. Bugtai is a prominent biomedical engineer and researcher whose work sits at the intersection of robotics, rehabilitation engineering, and minimally invasive surgical technology. Best known for his pioneering contributions to robotic exoskeleton design, Bugtai has advanced the field through biomimetic methodologies — developing devices that mirror the biological structure of the human body to maximize safety and biocompatibility. His 2018 paper on a bio-inspired hand robotic exoskeleton for rehabilitation, featuring innovative cable-driven actuation, has garnered 24 citations and remains one of his most influential contributions. Bugtai has also made significant strides in robotic-assisted minimally invasive surgery, authoring multiple highly cited reviews examining advancements in the field through the lens of Philippine healthcare — a perspective that highlights his commitment to contextualizing global technology for developing nations. Beyond surgical robotics, his research extends into affective computing, haptic feedback systems for the visually impaired, and AI-integrated surgical instrumentation. With a cumulative body of work exceeding 130 citations, Bugtai has established himself as a leading voice in multidisciplinary biomedical engineering research in Southeast Asia, inspiring a new generation of engineers to pursue human-centered technological innovation.
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Top Papers
- 1A bio-inspired design of a hand robotic exoskeleton for rehabilitation24 citations · 2018
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- 7A Force Sensing-based Pneumatics for Robotic Surgery using Neural Network11 citations · 2018
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- 10Recent technological advancements in laparoscopic surgical instruments7 citations · 2018