Ronan Le Breton

Institut National des Sciences Appliquées de Rennes

Papers

3

Total Citations

40

H-Index

2

About

Ronan Le Breton is a researcher at the forefront of assistive and surgical robotics, dedicated to enhancing human capabilities through intelligent, user-centered design. His work primarily focuses on three key areas: assistive technologies for mobility, vascular interventional surgical robotics, and intuitive human-robot interaction. Le Breton’s major contribution lies in the co-design and modular development of next-generation smart wheelchairs, as detailed in his most-cited work (30 citations) from the EU’s Interreg ADAPT project, which aims to improve quality of life for users with disabilities. He has also advanced the safety and precision of vascular interventional surgery robots (8 citations) by systematically analyzing factors affecting catheter rotation, a critical step toward reducing radiation risks for surgeons and patients. His recent work on force-triggered control for upper-limb assistive robots (2 citations) demonstrates a novel approach to detecting user intent with minimal setup complexity, promising more natural and accessible daily-use devices. Through these contributions, Le Breton is shaping a future where robotic systems seamlessly empower individuals in both clinical and everyday settings.

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Key Achievements

2
H-Index
3
Papers
40
Total Citations
13
Avg Citations/Paper
🏆 Most Cited Paper
Assistive Robotic Technologies for Next-Generation Smart Wheelchairs: Codesign and Modularity to Improve Users’ Quality of Life
30 citations · 2022
📈 Most Prolific Year: 2022 (2 Papers)
🤝 Key Collaborators: 20
🏛 Institutions: Institut National des Sciences Appliquées de Rennes

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