Antonius G. de Groot

University of Twente, Robotics Research (United States)

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Antonius G. de Groot is a biomedical engineer and robotics researcher whose work sits at the intersection of medical robotics, ultrasound imaging, and breast cancer diagnostics. His research focuses primarily on developing autonomous robotic systems for breast ultrasound acquisition and image-guided biopsy procedures, addressing critical clinical challenges such as acoustic coupling, tissue deformation, and procedural safety. De Groot's most influential contribution is his work on automated robotic breast ultrasound acquisition using ultrasound feedback, which has garnered 48 citations since its 2020 publication. This research demonstrated how a 7-degree-of-freedom robot can perform fully autonomous 3D breast ultrasound scans — a significant step toward reducing operator dependency and improving diagnostic consistency. His follow-up work on out-of-plane corrections (17 citations) refined this approach by enhancing spatial accuracy during acquisition. His research on robot-assisted ultrasound-guided biopsy for MRI-detected breast lesions (11 citations) further extends his contributions into the diagnostic workflow, offering a faster, cost-effective alternative to traditional biopsy guidance. Collectively, de Groot's research addresses a disease affecting one in eight women worldwide, positioning him as a meaningful contributor to the emerging field of clinical robotics and automated breast cancer diagnostics.