Fude Sun
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5
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23
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About
Fude Sun is a biomedical robotics researcher whose work sits at the intersection of medical imaging and surgical automation, with a particular focus on magnetic resonance imaging (MRI)-compatible robotic systems for prostate cancer treatment. His research has made meaningful contributions to the design, modeling, and control of precision surgical robots capable of operating within the challenging electromagnetic environment of MRI scanners — a significant engineering hurdle that limits the use of conventional robotic components. Sun's most notable contributions center on the development of a 5-degrees-of-freedom MRI-compatible robot for transperineal prostate needle insertion and brachytherapy. His work spans the full engineering pipeline: from hardware design using ultrasonic motors and tendon-based transmission systems, to kinematic analysis, error compensation, dynamic modeling, and reliability evaluation. The tendon-based design he championed offers critical advantages in confined MRI bore spaces, enabling dexterous, precise needle placement without compromising imaging quality. With a cumulative citation count approaching 25 across his most recognized publications, Sun's research has attracted the attention of the surgical robotics community. His work offers a strong foundation for future advances in image-guided, minimally invasive cancer treatment.
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- 5Reliability Analysis of MRI-guided Surgical Robot for Brachytherapy2 citations · 2013