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Graeme Penney is a leading researcher in the field of medical image guidance, with a particular focus on enhancing the precision of robotic and minimally invasive surgeries. His work bridges the gap between preoperative imaging and real-time intraoperative procedures, primarily in cardiac and urological applications. Penney’s major contributions include the development of novel image-guidance systems for robotic minimally invasive coronary artery bypass and robot-assisted radical prostatectomy, where his systems enable surgeons to overlay critical anatomical information during surgery. His research on hybrid echo and X-ray image guidance for cardiac catheterization—using a self-tracked robotic arm with haptic feedback—has been foundational, demonstrating how to safely register 3D echocardiography with live 2D X-ray images. With over 90 citations across his most-cited works, Penney’s impact is evident in the clinical translation of augmented reality and robotic tracking technologies. Notably, his 2009 study on image guidance for coronary artery bypass and his 2013 work on prostatectomy image guidance are considered seminal, offering practical solutions for non-rigid motion and deformation during surgery. Penney’s achievements continue to shape the future of precision surgery, making complex procedures safer and more effective.