Benjamin Kramer

Rice University, University of Pennsylvania

Papers

2

Total Citations

51

H-Index

2

About

Benjamin Kramer is a leading figure in the intersection of medical robotics and autonomous locomotion. His research focuses on developing intelligent, flexible robotic systems for minimally invasive surgery and enhancing the self-manipulability of legged robots. Kramer’s most impactful work, with 38 citations, demonstrates how electromagnetic tracking of flexible robotic catheters enables “assisted navigation,” bringing automation to endovascular procedures in an in vitro study—a key step toward safer, more precise vascular interventions. In parallel, his 2017 study on core actuation in a direct-drive quadrupedal robot (13 citations) advances the understanding of how centralized actuation promotes self-manipulability, enabling more agile and stable locomotion. By bridging the gap between medical device automation and bio-inspired robotics, Kramer’s contributions are shaping the future of both surgical assistance and autonomous mobility. His work is essential reading for researchers interested in the convergence of soft robotics, control systems, and clinical applications.

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2
H-Index
2
Papers
51
Total Citations
26
Avg Citations/Paper
🏆 Most Cited Paper
Electromagnetic tracking of flexible robotic catheters enables “assisted navigation” and brings automation to endovascular navigation in an in vitro study
38 citations · 2017
📈 Most Prolific Year: 2017 (2 Papers)
🤝 Key Collaborators: 9
🏛 Institutions: Rice University, University of Pennsylvania

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