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About
Tim Pusch is a pioneering researcher at the intersection of medical robotics and advanced manufacturing, specializing in the development of MRI- and CT-compatible soft robotic systems for image-guided interventions. His major contributions lie in leveraging multi-material 3D printing to create flexible, hydraulically-actuated robots and actuators that can operate safely within the challenging environments of medical imaging suites. Pusch’s most-cited work, “CT and MRI compatibility of flexible 3D‐printed materials for soft actuators and robots used in image‐guided interventions” (2019, 23 citations), established a critical foundation by systematically evaluating the imaging compatibility of various printable polymers. He further advanced the field with the “Multi-material 3D printed hydraulic actuator for medical robots” (2020, 15 citations), demonstrating how rigid structures and flexible seals can be combined in a single print to produce miniature, MRI-safe actuators. His research also includes the development of a ROS2-based testbed for endovascular robotic systems and a hydraulically-actuated compliant revolute joint, both of which push toward autonomous, image-guided procedures. Pusch’s work is notable for its direct translational potential, enabling safer, more precise robotic tools for minimally invasive surgery.
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- 2Multi-material 3D printed hydraulic actuator for medical robots15 citations · 2020
- 3A ROS2-based Testbed Environment for Endovascular Robotic Systems4 citations · 2022
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