Renann G. Baldovino
Papers
21
Total Citations
158
H-Index
8
About
Renann G. Baldovino is a Filipino robotics and biomedical engineering researcher whose work sits at the intersection of healthcare technology, surgical robotics, and rehabilitation engineering — areas of critical importance in a country grappling with significant healthcare access challenges. He is perhaps best recognized for developing Akibot, a telepresence robot designed to bridge the doctor-patient gap in the Philippines, a contribution that has garnered 23 citations and drawn attention to how robotics can address systemic inequities in healthcare delivery. His sustained focus on robotic minimally invasive surgery is reflected in two highly cited review papers (2020 and 2021) that chart the trajectory of surgical robotics from a distinctly Philippine perspective, collectively accumulating over 30 citations. Baldovino has also made meaningful contributions to rehabilitation robotics, exploring biomimetic exoskeleton design, EMG-based gesture recognition, and cost-effective upper limb rehabilitation devices. His work on haptic feedback in teleoperated surgical systems and force-sensing pneumatics further demonstrates his commitment to advancing surgical precision and safety. Through a body of research spanning over a decade, Baldovino has emerged as a pioneering voice advocating for the localization and democratization of advanced medical robotics in Southeast Asia.
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Top Papers
- 1Akibot: A Telepresence Robot for Medical Teleconsultation23 citations · 2018
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- 6A Force Sensing-based Pneumatics for Robotic Surgery using Neural Network11 citations · 2018
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- 10An EMG-based Gesture Recognition for Active-assistive Rehabilitation6 citations · 2020