Irene Rivas-Blanco
Universidad de Málaga, Technological Corporation of Andalusia, Scuola Superiore Sant'Anna
Papers
14
Total Citations
151
H-Index
7
About
Irene Rivas-Blanco is a leading researcher in surgical robotics, specializing in autonomous camera systems, human-robot collaboration, and gesture recognition for minimally invasive surgery. Her work centers on developing intelligent robotic assistants that enhance surgical precision and autonomy, particularly in laparoscopic and endonasal procedures. A key contribution is the design of a smart cable-driven camera robotic assistant, which combines magnetic intra-abdominal devices with autonomous navigation to improve visualization during surgery. Her paper "Transferring Know-How for an Autonomous Camera Robotic Assistant" (34 citations) exemplifies her impact, while "Using Gaussian Mixture Models for Gesture Recognition During Haptically Guided Telemanipulation" (16 citations) advances intuitive human-robot interaction. Rivas-Blanco has also pioneered cognitive architectures for camera robots and collaborative platforms for single-port access surgery, with notable work on force-position control for miniature camera systems. Her research has garnered over 140 citations, reflecting its influence on surgical robotics. By integrating cognition, haptics, and autonomous navigation, she is shaping the future of robotic-assisted surgery, making procedures safer and more efficient for patients and surgeons alike.
Research Focus
Key Achievements
Top Papers
- 1Transferring Know-How for an Autonomous Camera Robotic Assistant34 citations · 2019
- 2Smart Cable-Driven Camera Robotic Assistant31 citations · 2017
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- 4A Gesture Recognition Algorithm for Hand-Assisted Laparoscopic Surgery15 citations · 2019
- 5Towards a cognitive camera robotic assistant13 citations · 2014
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- 8Robotic system for single incision laparoscopic surgery5 citations · 2012
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- 10Sistema de visión global en laparoscopia4 citations · 2016