Cecile Poquet

Inserm, Centre National de la Recherche Scientifique, Sorbonne Université

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Cecile Poquet is a leading researcher in the field of medical robotics, with a primary focus on comanipulation systems for minimally invasive surgery. Her work centers on developing robotic devices that allow a surgeon and a robot to simultaneously hold and guide a surgical tool, enhancing precision and safety. Poquet’s major contributions include the design and validation of virtual fixtures—geometrical constraints imposed by a robot to guide a tool’s movement—applied to the distal end of surgical instruments, a concept that has garnered 31 citations. She also pioneered a novel comanipulator for endorectal ultrasound probes used in prostate biopsies, combining electromagnetic brakes, balancing springs, and motors to enable both free and guided modes of operation. This work, cited 25 times, represents a significant advance in assisting urologists with needle placement. Her research has been published in top venues like *IEEE Transactions on Haptics* and *Medical Image Computing and Computer-Assisted Intervention*. Poquet’s contributions are notable for their direct clinical applicability, aiming to reduce tremor and improve accuracy in delicate procedures, making her a key figure in the evolution of human-robot collaboration in surgery.