Papers
12
Total Citations
270
H-Index
5
About
Jonathan Fiene’s research lies at the intersection of medical robotics, haptic systems, and mechatronics education. His most influential work focuses on robotic assistance for prostate brachytherapy, where he developed systems to improve the precision of needle placement during cancer treatment. His 2008 paper on robotic assistance for ultrasound-guided prostate brachytherapy has garnered 126 citations, and his subsequent clinical feasibility study (41 citations) demonstrated real-world impact. Fiene also contributed to surgical simulation with the THUMP haptic console (21 citations), which immerses trainees in realistic, force-feedback environments. Beyond medicine, he explores tactile sensing theory—his 2025 work on taxel value isoline theory (5 citations) promises to advance robot touch perception. Notably, Fiene is a dedicated educator: he created the Robockey Cup, a celebrated course where students build autonomous hockey-playing robots, and designed the M1 mechatronics platform to give students hands-on experience with embedded systems. His work balances rigorous engineering with pedagogical innovation, making him a key figure in both robotics research and project-based learning.
Research Focus
Key Achievements
Top Papers
- 1Robotic assistance for ultrasound-guided prostate brachytherapy126 citations · 2008
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- 3Robotic Assistance for Ultrasound Guided Prostate Brachytherapy35 citations · 2007
- 4THUMP: An Immersive Haptic Console for Surgical Simulation and Training21 citations · 2004
- 5Toward switching motor control20 citations · 2006
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- 7The Robockey Cup5 citations · 2010
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- 9Project First: A Case Study in Mechatronics Course Design5 citations · 2008
- 10The M1: A Custom Mechatronics Platform for Robotics Education3 citations · 2010