Stella P. Raventos

Hospital Universitari de Girona Doctor Josep Trueta

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Dr. Stella P. Raventos is a pioneering researcher in haptic feedback and surgical robotics, whose work addresses a critical gap in robotic-assisted surgery: the loss of tactile sensation. Her most influential paper, "Sensory Substitution for Force Feedback Recovery" (2018), has garnered 16 citations and introduces a novel approach to restoring force feedback through sensory substitution, enabling surgeons to "feel" tissue resistance and instrument forces during minimally invasive procedures. This breakthrough directly tackles the ergonomic and safety challenges that persist in modern robotic systems, offering a pathway to reduce surgical errors and improve patient outcomes. Dr. Raventos's research bridges biomechanics, human-machine interaction, and clinical practice, with her findings informing the design of next-generation surgical interfaces. Her work is widely recognized for its potential to enhance precision in delicate operations, and she continues to collaborate with medical device engineers to translate these innovations into commercial systems. For students and researchers, Dr. Raventos exemplifies how interdisciplinary engineering can solve real-world medical challenges, making surgery safer and more intuitive.