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Philippe Gravez is a pioneering researcher in medical and nuclear robotics, with a career focused on teleoperation, telesurgery, and simulation for hazardous environments. His most influential work, the MIDSTEP system (49 citations), demonstrated the feasibility of remote telesurgery under the EU ACTS framework, laying foundational principles for ultrasound-guided telepresence. Gravez further advanced minimally invasive surgery through the MARGE Project (29 citations), where he contributed to the design, modeling, and control of assistive devices that enhance surgical precision. In the nuclear domain, his research on computer-aided teleoperation (14 citations) led to the development of the CENTAURE tracked vehicle, featuring variable geometry and active stability for safe intervention in radioactive zones. Gravez also pioneered simulation-based intervention design with the NARVEOS system (8 citations), enabling operators to plan and rehearse tasks in radiating environments while adhering to strict radiation protection standards. His work bridges critical gaps between human control, robotic autonomy, and safety in high-stakes settings, making him a key figure in the evolution of teleoperated systems for both medicine and nuclear decommissioning.