Theodosia Lourdes Thomas
Papers
3
Total Citations
81
H-Index
3
About
Theodosia Lourdes Thomas is a pioneering researcher in the field of soft robotics and magnetic actuation, with a focus on developing innovative surgical tools for minimally invasive procedures. Her work centers on designing continuum manipulators and soft robots that combine magnetic control with variable stiffness capabilities, enabling precise, remote navigation within the human body. Thomas’s major contributions include the creation of a magnetically-actuated coiling soft robot with variable stiffness (2023, 37 citations), which leverages magnetically-active elastomers for large deformations and compact design, and a variable stiffness manipulator using deployable shape memory polymer springs (2023, 24 citations), enhancing maneuverability in endoscopy and laparoscopy. Her proof-of-concept study on a monolithic compliant continuum manipulator (2020, 20 citations) demonstrated accurate catheter steering, reducing tissue trauma and radiation exposure. With over 80 total citations, Thomas’s work is driving advancements in safer, more effective surgical interventions, positioning her as a key innovator in medical robotics.
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Top Papers
- 1A Magnetically-Actuated Coiling Soft Robot With Variable Stiffness37 citations · 2023
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- 3A Monolithic Compliant Continuum Manipulator: A Proof-of-Concept Study20 citations · 2020