Hsing-Chi Chen

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Hsing-Chi Chen is a leading figure in the field of microsurgical robotics, with a primary focus on enhancing precision and dexterity in robot-assisted minimally invasive surgery (MIS). His major contributions center on the mechanical design of novel robotic systems that address critical challenges in ophthalmic and microsurgical procedures. Notably, Chen developed the "intraOcular RoBotic Interventional System (iORBIS)," a groundbreaking platform featuring distally-actuated instrument insertion and automatic tool change capabilities, which significantly improves workflow efficiency in delicate eye surgeries. His earlier work introduced a microsurgical robot with a double-parallelogram remote center of motion (RCM) mechanism and back-driven instrument translation, a design that minimizes assembly errors and enables high-accuracy maneuvers essential for microsurgery. These innovations have garnered attention in the robotics community, with his most-cited papers accumulating over 19 citations. Chen’s research bridges the gap between theoretical kinematics and practical surgical applications, offering tangible solutions for safer, more precise interventions. His work is particularly notable for its focus on automating complex tasks, such as tool changes, which reduces surgeon fatigue and enhances procedural consistency. For students and researchers, Chen exemplifies how thoughtful mechanical design can push the boundaries of what is possible in surgical robotics.