Paul Wilkening
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Total Citations
128
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About
Paul Wilkening is a leading figure in surgical robotics, with a focus on developing intelligent, cooperative systems for otolaryngology and orthopedic interventions. His work centers on creating "steady-hand" robotic platforms that enhance a surgeon’s precision while enforcing critical safety constraints. A major contribution is his development of a concurrent control system for a robotic arm and continuum manipulator, designed for the less-invasive treatment of osteolytic lesions. This system, detailed in his most-cited work (51 citations), integrates safety features like a remote center of motion and virtual walls, demonstrating a commitment to translating complex robotic control into safe clinical tools. Wilkening has also made significant strides in image-guided surgery, notably for cochlear implantation and mastoidectomy. His research on robot-assisted registration using optical coherence tomography (17 citations) and cooperatively controlled microsurgery robots (10 citations) addresses the challenge of sub-millimeter accuracy in delicate ear procedures. By exploring model-based teleoperation for space applications and kinematic calibration for endoscopic systems, he bridges the gap between advanced robotics theory and practical, high-stakes surgical environments, establishing him as a key innovator in the field of medical cyber-physical systems.
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- 2Augmented virtuality for model-based teleoperation23 citations · 2017
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