Brian D. Jensen
Papers
5
Total Citations
77
H-Index
3
About
Brian D. Jensen is a mechanical engineer whose research centers on the design and fabrication of millimeter-scale robotic mechanisms, with a primary focus on advancing minimally invasive surgery. His most significant contribution is the development of the "OriGuide," an origami-inspired medical support system that mitigates flexible shaft buckling during robotic procedures, a critical challenge in the field. This work, published in 2019, has garnered 62 citations, underscoring its impact. Jensen also pioneered a compact 2-degree-of-freedom wrist mechanism for robot-actuated surgery, demonstrating dexterity within a confined swept volume, and a meso-scale rolling-contact gripping mechanism just 4.1 mm in diameter. His innovative approach extends to materials science, where he has explored carbon nanotube composite structures for fabricating millimeter-scale robotic components. Additionally, Jensen introduced the "Zipper Tube Reinforcement," a novel buckling mitigation technique inspired by space applications. Through these contributions, Jensen has established himself as a key figure in surgical robotics, addressing fundamental mechanical challenges to enable safer, more precise, and less invasive procedures.
Research Focus
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Top Papers
- 1An Origami-Based Medical Support System to Mitigate Flexible Shaft Buckling62 citations · 2019
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- 3A Meso-Scale Rolling-Contact Gripping Mechanism for Robotic Surgery5 citations · 2015
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- 5Zipper Tube Reinforcement to Mitigate Flexible Shaft Buckling2 citations · 2018