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Matt Griffiths is a pioneering researcher in surgical robotics, with a focus on autonomous micro-drilling for delicate otologic procedures. His work centers on developing robotic systems that surpass the limits of human precision in surgeries such as cochleostomy and stapedotomy. Griffiths’ major contributions include the design and validation of an autonomous surgical robot capable of drilling a bony cochleostomy while minimizing damage to the underlying cochlear endosteum—a critical step in cochlear implantation. His landmark 2008 study, which demonstrated the system’s efficacy in a porcine trial (72 citations), represents a significant leap toward safer, repeatable outcomes in ear surgery. Earlier work on controlling drill penetration in flexible bone tissue during stapedotomy (30 citations) established foundational techniques for sensing force and torque to prevent membrane trauma. With over 160 total citations, Griffiths’ research has directly addressed the challenge of operating at the threshold of human perception, offering a robotic solution that enhances both accuracy and patient safety. His achievements highlight the transformative potential of autonomous systems in microsurgery, making him a key figure in the field of medical robotics.