Brian Carrillo

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Brian Carrillo is a pioneering roboticist whose research lies at the intersection of surgical robotics and bio-inspired microrobotics. His major contributions include the development of novel continuum joint designs for minimally invasive surgery and groundbreaking work in tetherless medical microrobots. In his highly cited 2016 paper (36 citations), Carrillo introduced a kinetostatic model for asymmetric notch joints fabricated from needle-sized metal tubes, enabling precise, cable-driven articulation for surgical robots. This work established foundational design principles for stiffness and kinematics in sub-millimeter continuum manipulators. More recently, Carrillo has advanced the frontier of targeted therapy with his 2025 study on enzyme-loaded, soft magnetic miniature robots for kidney stone dissolution. This innovative approach, leveraging tetherless magnetic actuation, offers a less invasive alternative to traditional lithotripsy, directly addressing the 12% global prevalence of kidney stone disease. By combining soft robotics with biochemical dissolution, Carrillo’s work promises to reduce recurrence and side effects, marking a significant step toward intelligent, autonomous medical microrobots. His research continues to bridge mechanical design and clinical application, inspiring new directions in therapeutic robotics.