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Jim W. Cheung is a leading cardiac electrophysiologist whose research focuses on advancing catheter ablation for cardiac arrhythmias through robotic technologies. His major contributions center on demonstrating the clinical advantages of robotic magnetic navigation (RMN) and manual robotic systems, particularly for complex arrhythmias. His most-cited work, a 2020 paper on robotic technologies for catheter ablation (38 citations), provides a comprehensive overview of current systems and practical approaches. In a pivotal 2018 study (19 citations), Cheung showed that RMN-guided ablation of ventricular arrhythmias arising from the papillary muscles—a notoriously challenging anatomical target—offers superior outcomes compared to manual ablation. He also co-authored the 2024 Society for Cardiac Robotic Navigation position paper (11 citations), establishing best practices for RMN use. Through these studies, Cheung has helped establish robotics as a tool that enhances catheter stability, improves lesion formation, and offers a superior safety profile. His work is essential reading for researchers and clinicians seeking to understand the evolving role of robotics in cardiac electrophysiology.