Martijn Schouten
Papers
7
Total Citations
300
H-Index
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About
Martijn Schouten is a pioneer at the intersection of medical robotics and additive manufacturing, whose work has fundamentally advanced the precision of prostate cancer interventions. His primary research focuses on developing MR-compatible robotic systems for transrectal prostate biopsy guidance, a field where he has made landmark contributions. Schouten’s most influential work demonstrated the feasibility of pneumatically actuated robots that operate safely within the high magnetic field of an MRI scanner, enabling real-time, 3-Tesla imaging guidance. His 2011 study on this topic, with 81 citations, and his subsequent evaluation of robotic biopsy accuracy (75 citations) established new benchmarks for minimally invasive diagnosis. Beyond oncology, Schouten has pioneered the use of 3D printing to create entire robotic systems, including flexible capacitive force sensors and integrated actuators. His 2017 proof-of-principle on 3D-printed force sensors (32 citations) and his vision for additively manufactured complex robots showcase his drive to democratize fabrication. With a career spanning over a decade, Schouten’s work has not only improved the localization, staging, and aggressiveness assessment of prostate cancer but also laid the groundwork for a future where robots and sensors can be printed on demand, transforming both clinical practice and robotic design.
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- 6Towards additively manufactured complex robotic systems2 citations · 2017
- 73D Printed sensors and bio-electronics for robotic applications2 citations · 2023