Oliver Tonet
Papers
14
Total Citations
435
H-Index
11
About
Oliver Tonet is a leading figure in the fields of cybernetic prosthetics, brain–machine interfaces, and computer-assisted minimally invasive surgery. His most influential work, "On the Use of Longitudinal Intrafascicular Peripheral Interfaces for the Control of Cybernetic Hand Prostheses in Amputees," with 119 citations, demonstrates his pioneering contributions to restoring sensorimotor function through bidirectional neural links. Tonet’s research has also significantly advanced surgical robotics, notably through the development of lightweight, hand-held robotic instruments for laparoscopic surgery that enhance dexterity during complex tasks like suturing. His innovative shape-analysis-based approach to tracking endoscopic instruments without external localizers (44 citations) has improved surgical precision and autonomy. Tonet played a key role in creating the EndoCAS navigator platform, a common framework for computer and robotic assistance in minimally invasive surgery. His work on defining brain–machine interface performance requirements (81 citations) has helped align device capabilities with clinical applications. Through his integration of robotics, imaging, and neural interfaces, Tonet has made lasting contributions to both restorative prosthetics and smarter, more accessible surgical technologies.
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- 5Lightweight Hand-held Robot for Laparoscopic Surgery29 citations · 2007
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- 7Hand‐held robotic instrument for dextrous laparoscopic interventions21 citations · 2008
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- 10Comparison of Control Modes of a Hand-Held Robot for Laparoscopic Surgery14 citations · 2006