Nazila Esmaeili
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About
Nazila Esmaeili is a pioneering researcher at the intersection of robotics, tactile sensing, and medical instrumentation. Her primary research areas include vibro-acoustic sensing, robotic palpation, and proximal audio sensing for surgical interventions. Esmaeili’s major contribution lies in developing novel methods to capture texture-related information during minimally invasive and robot-assisted surgery. Her most-cited work, "Vibro-Acoustic Sensing of Instrument Interactions as a Potential Source of Texture-Related Information in Robotic Palpation" (2023, 16 citations), demonstrates how structural vibrations from instrument-tissue interactions can convey tactile data otherwise lost in indirect palpation. This breakthrough addresses a critical limitation in modern surgery, where direct touch is impeded. In her related work on surface and event characterization (2022), Esmaeili explores how proximal audio sensing can improve manual and robotic device guidance, reducing reliance on pre-operative imaging. Her research has significant implications for enhancing surgical precision and patient outcomes. By translating tactile information into acoustic signals, Esmaeili is advancing the frontier of haptic feedback in robotic systems, making her a notable figure in surgical robotics and sensor technology.
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