Conxita Bru

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Conxita Bru is a pioneering researcher in biomedical robotics and telemedicine, best known for her work on remote ultrasound systems. Her major contribution is the development of the OTELO (mobile robotic tele-ultrasound) system, which enables expert sonographers to perform ultrasound examinations on patients located kilometers away. By translating the movements of a virtual probe at the expert station to a real robotic probe at the patient site, Bru’s innovation addresses critical gaps in healthcare access, particularly for rural or underserved populations. Her most-cited paper, "Clinical trials and evaluation of a mobile, robotic tele-ultrasound system" (2005, 36 citations), documents the system’s design and clinical validation, demonstrating its feasibility and reliability. This work has laid the foundation for subsequent advances in telemedicine robotics, influencing both engineering and clinical practice. Bru’s research sits at the intersection of haptics, control systems, and medical imaging, with lasting impact on how remote diagnostics are delivered. Her achievements highlight the transformative potential of robotics in expanding specialist care beyond traditional clinical settings.