Martin Lepage

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Martin Lepage’s research lies at the critical intersection of medical robotics and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), where he tackles the formidable challenge of designing systems that operate safely within the high magnetic fields and confined spaces of MRI scanners. His major contributions center on the development of MRI-compatible manipulators for prostate cancer interventions, specifically focusing on the design and manufacturing of embedded pneumatic actuators and air-muscles. These innovations enable precise, robot-assisted insertion of biopsy needles and therapeutic instruments into millimeter-size tumors, guided by real-time MR imaging. While his most-cited paper, “Design and Manufacturing of Embedded Air-Muscles for a Magnetic Resonance Imaging Compatible Prostate Cancer Binary Manipulator” (2012, 14 citations), demonstrates the feasibility of using compliant actuators in this demanding environment, his work on pneumatic actuators (3 citations) further refines the engineering of safe, non-ferrous robotic components. Lepage’s achievements are notable for advancing the practicality of MRI-guided interventions, potentially improving diagnostic accuracy and treatment outcomes in oncology. For students and researchers, his work exemplifies how creative mechanical design can overcome stringent clinical constraints, opening new frontiers in image-guided therapy.