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M. Epitaux is a pioneering figure in the field of surgical robotics, with a focused expertise in the development of robotic systems for stereotactic and functional neurosurgery. Their most significant contribution is the creation of the neurosurgical robot Minerva, a groundbreaking system designed to perform intracranial operations with exceptional accuracy, smoothness, and safety. The seminal paper on Minerva, published in 1995, has garnered 128 citations, underscoring its profound impact on the field. Epitaux’s work directly addressed the critical need for precision in stereotactic procedures, particularly for electrode placement. They further advanced this domain by developing a robotic three-dimensional positioning system for stimulation electrodes, a notable innovation that eliminated the need for multiple brain penetrations during functional surgeries. This work, detailed in a 1998 paper (36 citations), allowed for intraoperative target correction with a single probe trajectory. Epitaux’s research laid the essential groundwork for modern computer-assisted neurosurgery, demonstrating how robotic systems could enhance both the safety and efficacy of delicate brain operations, and their contributions remain foundational for researchers and engineers developing next-generation surgical robots.