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Mohamad Wehbe is a pioneering researcher at the intersection of robotics and anesthesiology, whose work has fundamentally advanced the concept of automated and robot-assisted clinical procedures. His most influential contributions center on the development of novel robotic systems designed to perform tasks traditionally requiring highly skilled human practitioners, including endotracheal intubation, ultrasound-guided nerve blocks, and pharmacological anesthesia delivery. Wehbe is perhaps best known for developing the Kepler Intubation System, a groundbreaking robotic platform that achieved the first robot-assisted tracheal intubations in humans, earning 75 and 52 citations respectively across two landmark publications. He subsequently led the development of the Magellan system, which performed the first robotic ultrasound-guided nerve blocks in human patients, garnering 41 citations. His 2014 comparative simulation study on robot-assisted versus manual nerve block guidance (46 citations) further demonstrated the clinical viability and learning advantages of robotic approaches. Beyond individual systems, Wehbe has shaped the theoretical framework of the field through his visionary classification of robotic anesthesia into pharmacological and gesture-replacement categories. His body of work collectively signals a transformative shift toward safer, more precise, and potentially more accessible anesthesia care, making him an essential figure for students exploring medical robotics and the future of perioperative medicine.