Nihal Abdurahiman
Papers
7
Total Citations
71
H-Index
4
About
Nihal Abdurahiman is a pioneering researcher in surgical robotics, specializing in human-computer interfacing and robotic scope assistant systems for minimally invasive surgeries. His work focuses on developing intuitive control mechanisms—particularly head-motion-based interfaces—that allow surgeons to maneuver laparoscopes and endoscopes during procedures, reducing reliance on human assistants and enhancing operative precision. His most cited paper, "Towards development of a tele‑mentoring framework for minimally invasive surgeries" (34 citations), introduces a novel system for remote surgical mentorship by transferring instrument motion data. Abdurahiman has also designed generic scope adapters and actuation systems that accommodate zero-degree, angulated, and articulated scopes, advancing the versatility of robotic assistants. His research on jerk-continuous online trajectory generation (2022) contributes to smoother, safer robot motion planning. With over 70 cumulative citations and publications spanning 2021–2025, Abdurahiman’s work is shaping the next generation of ergonomic, surgeon-centered robotic tools—bridging the gap between human intent and robotic action in the operating room.
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- 3Preliminary design and evaluation of a generic surgical scope adapter11 citations · 2022
- 4A generic scope actuation system for flexible endoscopes7 citations · 2023
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