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Emiliano Votta is a leading figure in the rapidly evolving field of robotic-assisted cardiovascular interventions, with a particular focus on structural heart disease and transcatheter procedures. His research bridges the critical gap between traditional surgical techniques and autonomous, precision-driven medical robotics. Votta’s major contributions include pioneering the robotic actuation and control of steerable catheters for structural intervention cardiology (SIC), a domain where he has addressed fundamental challenges such as embolization risk and the lack of transparent intraoperative vision. His work on path tracking control for transcatheter mitral valve repair—specifically for clip deployment on the mitral valve leaflets—has been cited 14 times, underscoring its significance in improving procedural accuracy and reducing operator dependence. Votta has also advanced the field of telerobotic systems, notably through the design and hysteresis compensation of a robotic platform for transesophageal echocardiography (TEE), which enhances cardiac imaging during interventions. His recent exploration of imitation learning for autonomous path planning in cardiac percutaneous interventions marks a forward-looking shift toward AI-driven surgical assistance. With a growing portfolio of high-impact publications and a clear trajectory toward clinical translation, Votta is shaping the next generation of minimally invasive, robotically enhanced cardiac care.