Nikola Budjakoski
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2
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8
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About
Nikola Budjakoski is a rising researcher in the field of surgical robotics, with a focus on optimizing the integration of robotically assisted surgical systems (RASS) into clinical practice. His work centers on two critical challenges: preoperative planning and intra-operative human-machine interaction. His most cited paper, "Task-specific robot base pose optimization for robot-assisted surgeries" (2022, 6 citations), addresses the often-overlooked problem of system setup, demonstrating how strategic base placement can reduce procedural costs and improve surgical workflow efficiency. More recently, in "Design and Effectiveness of Virtual Monitors and AR-Based Endoscope Control for Robotically Assisted Laparoscopic Surgery" (2025, 2 citations), Budjakoski tackles the ergonomic and visualization hurdles of laparoscopy. By proposing augmented reality (AR) solutions for endoscope control and virtual monitoring, his research aims to mitigate surgeon fatigue and tremor while improving visual alignment. Though early in his career, Budjakoski’s contributions are already shaping how robotic systems are deployed in the operating room, bridging the gap between technical optimization and practical surgical needs. His work holds promise for making robot-assisted surgeries more accessible, efficient, and surgeon-friendly.
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- 1Task-specific robot base pose optimization for robot-assisted surgeries6 citations · 2022
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