Hadi Fooladi
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About
Hadi Fooladi’s research lies at the intersection of robotic surgery, haptic feedback, and rehabilitation engineering, with a focus on enhancing precision and safety in medical interventions. His major contributions include developing force-sensing and force-feedback systems for robotically assisted minimally invasive surgery, notably implemented using the da Vinci research kit. This work, published in 2017 and cited 61 times, addresses a critical gap in current surgical robotics—the lack of tactile feedback—enabling surgeons to “feel” forces during delicate procedures. Fooladi also advanced otologic surgery by creating a novel surgical drill instrument with integrated force sensing and feedback, designed for robotically assisted bone drilling, a common yet risky task in ear surgery. Beyond the operating room, he developed PedBot, a three-degree-of-freedom ankle robot paired with a custom video game for children with neuromuscular disorders like cerebral palsy. This innovative rehabilitation tool combines physical therapy with engaging gameplay to improve ankle strength and mobility. His work demonstrates a commitment to translating engineering solutions into tangible clinical benefits, bridging the gap between robotic technology and patient care.
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