Papers
8
Total Citations
157
H-Index
6
About
Gilles Duchemin is a pioneering researcher in medical robotics, with a focus on safe, robot-assisted reconstructive surgery. His key research areas include biomechanical modeling of soft tissues, intrinsically safe robot design, and hybrid position/force control for surgical applications. Duchemin’s most significant contribution is the development of Dermarob—the first robotic system for skin harvesting in reconstructive surgery—which aims to enhance the consistency and safety of procedures performed by less experienced surgeons. His work on the SCALPP platform further advanced safe methodologies for robotized skin harvesting, addressing critical electromechanical, electrical, and software safety constraints. With his most-cited paper, “A Hybrid Position/Force Control Approach for Identification of Deformation Models of Skin and Underlying Tissues” (46 citations), Duchemin established foundational models for understanding tissue behavior during robotic contact. His research has garnered over 150 citations, reflecting its impact on the field of safe medical robotics. Duchemin’s achievements include defining general design guidelines for medically safe robots, influencing both academic research and practical surgical tool development. His work remains essential reading for engineers and clinicians seeking to integrate robotics into delicate surgical procedures.
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- 2Dermarob: a safe robot for reconstructive surgery39 citations · 2003
- 3Medically safe and sound32 citations · 2004
- 4Robotized Skin Harvesting16 citations · 2007
- 5Design and control issues for intrinsically safe medical robots9 citations · 2003
- 6SCALPP: A Safe Methodology to Robotize Skin Harvesting7 citations · 2001
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