Roozbeh Ahmadi
Papers
10
Total Citations
204
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About
Roozbeh Ahmadi is a pioneering researcher in the field of tactile sensing and haptic feedback for minimally invasive robotic surgery (MIRS), with a body of work that directly addresses one of the most critical limitations in modern surgical robotics: the absence of tactile perception for surgeons. His research centers on the design, modeling, fabrication, and testing of advanced optical fiber and piezoresistive tactile sensors that restore the sense of touch lost when surgeons transition from open to robotic-assisted procedures. Ahmadi's most influential contribution, "Discretely Loaded Beam-Type Optical Fiber Tactile Sensor" (2011, 102 citations), established a foundational framework for fiber-based tissue palpation in MIRS environments. His subsequent hybrid piezoresistive-optical sensor (2017, 51 citations) demonstrated the ability to simultaneously measure tissue stiffness and detect discontinuities such as tumors, representing a significant leap in diagnostic capability during robotic surgery. Notably, his work also encompasses MRI-compatible sensor designs and micro-optical systems for lump and artery detection, reflecting a commitment to clinically deployable solutions. With over 200 cumulative citations, Ahmadi's research has meaningfully advanced the integration of sensory intelligence into surgical robotics, offering tangible promise for safer, more precise minimally invasive procedures.
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- 3High Sensitive Force Sensing Based on the Optical Fiber Coupling Loss14 citations · 2013
- 4Micro-optical force distribution sensing suitable for lump/artery detection11 citations · 2015
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