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Adele Fanelli is a pioneering researcher in the field of micro-scale soft robotics for biomedical applications, with a primary focus on endovascular navigation and minimally invasive medical procedures. Her work addresses one of the most pressing challenges in interventional cardiology and neuroradiology: accessing small, tortuous vessels in the brain and other delicate regions that remain out of reach for conventional catheters. Fanelli’s major contributions include the development of flow-driven robotic navigation systems for microengineered endovascular probes, as demonstrated in her most-cited paper (96 citations), which explores how these devices can be guided through complex vasculature using natural blood flow, reducing procedure time and risk of damage. Her 2022 study (28 citations) further advances this field by enabling locomotion of sensor-integrated soft robotic devices inside sub-millimeter arteries under impaired flow conditions, a critical step toward real-world clinical application. Fanelli’s work has garnered significant attention for its potential to revolutionize catheterization, offering safer, more efficient access to previously inaccessible regions. Her innovative combination of soft robotics, microengineering, and flow dynamics positions her as a leading voice in next-generation medical device design.
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