Papers
11
Total Citations
376
H-Index
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About
Burak Temelkuran is a leading figure in the development of next-generation robotic systems for minimally invasive surgery, with his work bridging the gap between soft robotics, advanced materials, and intraoperative imaging. His research focuses on creating miniaturized, high-precision continuum robots and robotic fibers—such as the “Fiberbots” platform—that can navigate tortuous anatomical pathways without causing tissue damage. A key contribution is the integration of multi-material fibers with thermal actuation and embedded tension sensing, enabling simultaneous shape and tip force estimation for safer endoluminal interventions. His most cited paper (92 citations) on a laser-profiled continuum robot with integrated sensing exemplifies this approach. Temelkuran has also pioneered the combination of robotic surgery with real-time molecular tissue identification using rapid evaporative ionisation mass spectrometry (REIMS), a technique that could transform surgical precision. With over 370 total citations and a growing portfolio of highly cited works, his research is shaping the future of intelligent, fiber-based surgical tools.
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- 2Highly Integrated Multi‐Material Fibers for Soft Robotics73 citations · 2022
- 3Fiberbots: Robotic fibers for high-precision minimally invasive surgery69 citations · 2024
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- 5Micro Motion Amplification–A Review41 citations · 2020
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- 9Fiberbots: Robotic fibers for high-precision minimally invasive surgery5 citations · 2023
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