Daniel R. Swerdlow

Georgetown University

Papers

2

Total Citations

139

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2

About

Daniel R. Swerdlow is a pioneering researcher at the intersection of robotics and medical imaging, with a primary focus on robot-assisted ultrasound and telesonography. His major contributions center on developing and reviewing robotic systems that enable remote ultrasound image acquisition, addressing critical shortages of skilled sonographers and enabling imaging in hazardous or inaccessible environments. His seminal 2017 review, "Robotic Arm–Assisted Sonography," with 81 citations, provides clinicians with a comprehensive introduction to this emerging field, while his 2014 paper detailing a parallel telerobotic system (58 citations) offers foundational technical insights into system design. Swerdlow’s work has been instrumental in demonstrating how advances in robotics and data transmission can overcome the traditional dependence on highly trained personnel for quality ultrasound imaging. By bridging engineering and clinical practice, he has helped lay the groundwork for scalable, remote diagnostic capabilities—a contribution of growing importance in telemedicine. His research continues to influence the development of safer, more accessible ultrasound technologies for both routine and extreme environments.

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H-Index
2
Papers
139
Total Citations
70
Avg Citations/Paper
🏆 Most Cited Paper
Robotic Arm–Assisted Sonography: Review of Technical Developments and Potential Clinical Applications
81 citations · 2017
📈 Most Prolific Year: 2017 (1 Papers)
🤝 Key Collaborators: 9
🏛 Institutions: Georgetown University

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