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Fugang Wang is a leading figure in the development of MRI-compatible robotic systems for precision prostate interventions. His research focuses on the design, actuation, and control of medical robots that operate safely within the high magnetic fields of MRI environments. Wang’s major contributions include the creation of a 6-degree-of-freedom (DOF) serial robot fully actuated by ultrasonic motors, which enables accurate needle placement and tissue sampling under real-time MRI guidance. His work addresses critical challenges in prostate cancer diagnosis and treatment, offering a non-ionizing, high-soft-tissue-contrast alternative to traditional methods. With his most-cited paper, “Design and Control of a Piezoelectric Actuated Prostate Intervention Robotic System” (2020, 8 citations), and his subsequent study on placement accuracy (2021, 7 citations), Wang has demonstrated significant improvements in clinical performance over manual procedures. His research is pivotal for advancing robot-assisted interventions, reducing invasiveness, and enhancing patient outcomes. Wang’s achievements underscore his role as an innovator in medical robotics, with his work laying the groundwork for future clinical adoption of MR-conditional robotic systems.
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