Patrick Pruscino

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Patrick Pruscino is a rising leader in the field of soft robotics, with a focused expertise in bioinspired mechanisms for medical and anthropomorphic applications. His work is defined by the development of highly dexterous, compliant systems that address critical challenges in both surgical intervention and humanoid robotics. Pruscino’s major contributions include the design of a bioinspired soft robotic system for teleoperated endoscopic surgery, a breakthrough aimed at enhancing accessibility and precision during delicate procedures like endoscopic submucosal dissection (ESD). This work, which has already garnered 15 citations, offers a transformative alternative to traditional laparoscopic methods for removing early gastrointestinal tumors. In parallel, Pruscino has pioneered a soft robotic textile-actuated anthropomorphic artificial shoulder, replicating the human shoulder’s complex range of motion and torque. This innovation, with 3 citations, demonstrates his ability to merge material science with biomechanics, creating systems that are both powerful and compliant. Through these achievements, Pruscino is establishing himself as a key contributor to the next generation of soft, safe, and highly functional robotic systems.