Jiadong Shi

Beijing Institute of Technology, Chinese University of Hong Kong

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Jiadong Shi is a pioneering roboticist whose work sits at the intersection of surgical robotics, computer vision, and human-robot interaction. His primary research focuses on developing intelligent robotic systems for minimally invasive surgery, with a particular emphasis on functional endoscopic sinus surgery (FESS). Shi’s most notable contribution is the FREEDOM system—a foot-controlled, robot-enabled endoscope manipulator that directly addresses the critical bottleneck of endoscope handling during sinus procedures. By enabling surgeons to control the endoscope themselves via foot pedals, this work eliminates the need for an assistant, improving surgical autonomy and precision. The 2019 paper detailing this system has garnered 45 citations, reflecting its clinical relevance and impact on surgical workflow design. In earlier work, Shi tackled the fundamental challenge of 3D position control for remote center of motion (RCM) instruments using monocular cameras. His innovative gradient descent algorithm for computing instrument position from a single 2D image laid the groundwork for robust, image-guided manipulation in constrained surgical spaces. Through these contributions, Shi has advanced both the hardware and algorithmic foundations of robotic surgery, making procedures safer, more intuitive, and more accessible.