Lotte Vermeulen
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About
Lotte Vermeulen is a researcher at the forefront of human-robot interaction, with a specialized focus on the sociotechnical challenges of robot-assisted surgery and telesurgery. Her work critically examines the gap between technological capability and real-world clinical practice, particularly in understanding how surgical teams collaborate with robotic systems. Her most-cited paper (21 citations) employs a novel proxy technology assessment method to identify barriers in telesurgery by studying current team practices in robot-assisted surgery. This work provides essential insights into why wider adoption of remote surgical systems—where the surgeon and console are physically separated—remains limited, highlighting issues of communication, coordination, and trust within the operating room. A second related publication (4 citations) reinforces these findings, underscoring the persistent challenges in transitioning from co-located to remote surgical environments. Vermeulen’s contributions are vital for designers, clinicians, and policymakers aiming to make telesurgery safer and more effective. By grounding her analysis in empirical team dynamics rather than pure technical specifications, she offers a human-centered perspective that is critical for the future of minimally invasive and remote surgical care.
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