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Philipp Aebischer is an emerging researcher specializing in robot-assisted cochlear implantation, surgical robotics, and minimally invasive otological interventions. His work addresses one of the most critical challenges in cochlear implant surgery: preserving residual hearing function by minimizing traumatic forces and pressure peaks during electrode array insertion — limitations inherent to conventional manual techniques. Aebischer's major contributions include the development and validation of novel robotic systems and specialized insertion tools designed to improve the precision and gentleness of cochlear implantation. His pioneering work on the SMART insertion tool demonstrates creative engineering thinking, allowing surgeons to optimize insertion trajectories beyond anatomical constraints while stabilizing the electrode during placement. He has also developed reusable, force-measuring head-mounted tools that bring quantitative feedback to robot-assisted procedures, advancing both clinical safety and research reproducibility. With publications accumulating citations in the range of 6–12 within just two years of publication — notable for a highly specialized surgical field — Aebischer's research is gaining meaningful traction among otosurgeons and biomedical engineers alike. His body of work represents a significant step toward standardizing robotic cochlear implantation workflows, ultimately improving patient outcomes and expanding candidacy for hearing-preserving implant strategies.