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About
Marek Wartenberg is a leading figure in the development of soft and MRI-guided robotic systems for medical interventions. His research focuses on the critical intersection of soft robotics, surgical robotics, and human-robot collaboration, with a particular emphasis on creating safe, untethered devices for precision medicine. Wartenberg’s most impactful work includes the pioneering "Prosthetic Jamming Terminal Device" (50 citations), a case study that addressed the major challenge of untethering soft robotic systems by applying granular media jamming to create a novel prosthetic gripper. He has made significant contributions to MRI-compatible surgical robotics, with two papers each garnering 46 citations. His work on a stereotactic neurosurgery robot validated its mechanical performance for pre-clinical trials, while his system for MRI-guided transperineal prostate biopsy advanced from preclinical evaluation to clinical studies. Wartenberg also developed a closed-loop active compensation system for needle deflection and target shift during cooperatively controlled robotic insertion (31 citations), directly addressing a key source of false-negative results in prostate biopsy. His research demonstrates a commitment to translating robotic innovations from the lab to the operating room, improving accuracy and safety in minimally invasive procedures.
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- 1Prosthetic Jamming Terminal Device: A Case Study of Untethered Soft Robotics50 citations · 2016
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