Amanda L. Shorter

University of California, Irvine, University of Michigan–Ann Arbor

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Amanda L. Shorter is a pioneering researcher at the intersection of pediatric surgical robotics and human biomechanics. Her work addresses critical gaps in both MRI-guided interventions and our understanding of lower-limb mechanics. Shorter’s most impactful contribution is the development and validation of the first MRI-compatible pediatric surgical robot for bone biopsy, a system designed to overcome the lack of safe, accurate tools for simultaneous imaging and biopsy in children. This work, cited 11 times, directly improves surgical precision and safety for pediatric patients with lesions or tumors. In parallel, Shorter investigates the mechanical impedance of the leg during movement, notably quantifying damping perception during active ankle and knee motion. Her 2019 study, with 10 citations, provides foundational insights into energy storage and dissipation between joints—knowledge essential for advancing prosthetic design and rehabilitation robotics. By bridging clinical robotics with fundamental biomechanics, Shorter is shaping safer surgical tools and deeper understanding of human locomotion, making her a rising leader in medical robotics and rehabilitation engineering.