Gregory P. Carman

Papers

Total Citations

110

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About

Gregory P. Carman is a leading figure in haptic feedback systems for robotic surgery, with his work centered on restoring the sense of touch in minimally invasive procedures. His major contributions include the development of a multi-element tactile feedback (MTF) system that translates force distributions from surgical robotic end-effectors into tactile cues for the surgeon’s fingers. This system, described in his most-cited paper (86 citations), achieved over 96% detection accuracy in perceptual tests, demonstrating its potential to enhance surgical precision and safety. Carman also pioneered pneumatic haptic feedback actuator arrays, which offer low-mass, low-profile solutions for integrating touch into robotic surgery or simulation environments. His research addresses a critical gap in robot-assisted surgery—the loss of haptic feedback—by enabling surgeons to “feel” tissue interactions through tactile displays. With his work bridging engineering and clinical application, Carman has significantly advanced the field of surgical robotics, making procedures more intuitive and effective. His innovations continue to influence the design of haptic interfaces, improving outcomes in minimally invasive surgery.