Matthew Ball

Clemson University, University of Wisconsin–Madison

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Matthew Ball is a leading researcher in the field of robotic-assisted surgery (RAS), with a primary focus on surgical team dynamics, human-robot interaction, and the systematic evaluation of emerging surgical technologies. His most cited work, a comprehensive scoping review on the identification of surgical human-robot interactions and measures during RAS, has garnered 7 citations and provides a critical framework for understanding how surgical teams coordinate around robotic systems, moving beyond a narrow focus on the surgeon alone. Ball also contributed to the development of the SAGES Tool for Assessing Robotic Surgery Systems (STARSS), a landmark achievement cited 3 times that offers stakeholders—from surgeons to hospital administrators—a standardized methodology for evaluating new RAS platforms. This work addresses a pressing need for objective assessment criteria as the field rapidly evolves. By bridging engineering, clinical practice, and human factors, Ball’s research is shaping how next-generation surgical robots are designed, implemented, and regulated, ensuring they enhance both technical performance and team collaboration in the operating room.