Yu-Ting Li

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Yu-Ting Li is a pioneering researcher in surgical robotics and cyber-physical systems for healthcare, whose work focuses on automating instrument handling in the operating room (OR). Her major contribution lies in developing intelligent robotic systems that replace or augment human surgical technicians, reducing errors caused by miscommunication, ambiguous instructions, and delays. Her landmark paper, "Gestonurse: a robotic surgical nurse for handling surgical instruments in the operating room" (2011, 57 citations), introduced a gesture-controlled robotic assistant that interprets surgeon commands to deliver instruments with precision and speed. Building on this, Li's "A Cyber-Physical Management System for Delivering and Monitoring Surgical Instruments in the OR" (2012, 21 citations) integrated real-time tracking and automated delivery, creating a closed-loop system that enhances OR efficiency and safety. Her work is foundational in the emerging field of robotic surgical support, directly addressing critical bottlenecks in surgical workflows. Li's research has been cited by scholars advancing human-robot collaboration in medicine, and her innovations continue to influence the design of smart ORs. By combining robotics, cyber-physical systems, and human factors engineering, Li has established herself as a key figure in transforming surgical practice through automation.