Ilya Dyagilev

Technion – Israel Institute of Technology

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Ilya Dyagilev is a leading figure in the field of surgical robotics, with a specific focus on advancing neurosurgical precision and safety. His research centers on the development of haptic feedback systems and multi-robot targeting for keyhole neurosurgery. Dyagilev’s major contributions include pioneering a force feedback mechanism in a piezoelectric linear actuator, which enables surgeons to “feel” tissue resistance during minimally invasive procedures without compromising sterilization protocols. This work, published in 2011 and cited 47 times, addresses a critical barrier in robotic surgery. He further advanced the field by contributing to the ROBOCAST system, an optically surveyed multi-robot chain designed to dramatically improve the accuracy of probe insertion during keyhole procedures—a concept detailed in his 2012 paper with 20 citations. Additionally, his 2010 work on a miniaturized rigid probe driver with haptic loop control (10 citations) demonstrates his commitment to creating compact, intuitive tools that enhance the surgeon’s tactile connection to the patient. Through these innovations, Dyagilev has helped lay the groundwork for safer, more effective robotic interventions in the delicate environment of the human brain.