Andrew Percy

Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Monash University

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Andrew Percy’s research sits at the intersection of surgical simulation and robotic control systems, with a particular focus on urological applications. His most impactful contribution is the development and validation of a novel, tissue-based simulator for robot-assisted radical prostatectomy (RARP), published in 2014. This work, which has garnered 24 citations, addressed a critical gap in surgical training by creating a realistic, sequential practice model using female porcine genitourinary tissue to replicate male pelvic anatomy. The simulator allows surgeons to rehearse key procedural steps in a controlled environment, directly improving operative preparedness and patient safety. In parallel, Percy has advanced the field of robotic locomotion through his 2010 work on a numerical control algorithm for snake-like robots with four-wheel-drive, four-wheel-steer segments. This algorithm, cited 7 times, enables precise navigation by ensuring all wheels on a segment share a common center of curvature—a solution that approximates ideal kinematic behavior for complex, operator-driven systems. Together, these contributions highlight Percy’s dual commitment to enhancing surgical education through realistic simulation and to pushing the boundaries of robotic mobility, making his work valuable for both clinicians and engineers.