Holger Krause

FZI Research Center for Information Technology

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Holger Krause is a pioneer in the field of MRI-compatible robotics, a domain where he has fundamentally advanced the precision and safety of image-guided surgery. His landmark work, "An MRI-Compatible Surgical Robot for Precise Radiological Interventions" (2003, 134 citations), introduced a groundbreaking telerobotic system designed to operate within the high magnetic field of an MRI scanner. This contribution was critical in enabling surgeons to leverage MRI's superior soft-tissue contrast for real-time, minimally invasive interventions, moving beyond the limitations of traditional X-ray guidance. Krause’s research bridges mechanical engineering, robotics, and interventional radiology, focusing on the development of non-ferromagnetic materials and actuation systems that do not distort imaging or compromise patient safety. His work has laid the essential foundation for modern robotic-assisted biopsies, targeted drug delivery, and thermal ablations under MRI guidance. By demonstrating that precise, automated manipulation is possible within the MRI bore, Krause has directly influenced the design of subsequent clinical robots and continues to shape the future of intraoperative imaging and computer-assisted surgery.