Ravali Gourishetti

Indian Institute of Technology Madras, Max Planck Institute for Intelligent Systems

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Ravali Gourishetti is a researcher at the forefront of medical simulation and surgical robotics, specializing in haptic feedback and augmented reality (AR) for minimally invasive procedures. Her work bridges the critical gap between technical innovation and clinical training, directly impacting patient safety and surgical precision. Gourishetti’s most influential contribution, "Haptic Feedback in Needle Insertion Modeling and Simulation" (2017, 46 citations), established foundational principles for training novices—including physicians, nurses, and paramedics—in the nuanced tactile sensations of needle insertion. This research is pivotal for developing realistic simulators that reduce procedural errors. Expanding into robotic surgery, her 2021 study on "Design of interactive augmented reality functions for robotic surgery and evaluation in dry‐lab lymphadenectomy" (9 citations) introduces novel, interactive AR tools that go beyond simple image overlay. By enabling surgeons to interact with 3D anatomical data in real-time during robot-assisted procedures, Gourishetti is helping to redefine the operating room’s visual and cognitive landscape. Her work is essential reading for students and researchers in medical robotics, haptics, and simulation-based education, demonstrating a clear trajectory from fundamental haptic science to advanced, interactive surgical interfaces.