Roumen Kastelov

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Roumen Kastelov is a pioneering researcher at the intersection of robotics and orthopedic surgery, with a focused expertise in robotic bone drilling systems. His primary research areas encompass surgical robotics, mechatronics, and the optimization of bone drilling processes to minimize tissue damage. Kastelov’s major contributions include the development of the Orthopedic Bone Drilling Robot ODRO, a specialized platform designed to enhance precision and safety in orthopedic procedures. His most-cited work, "Feed rate control in robotic bone drilling process" (2020, 17 citations), systematically investigates how critical parameters like feed rate and drill speed influence thermal and mechanical damage to bone tissue, offering a framework for automated control. This research has direct implications for improving patient outcomes by reducing surgical errors and recovery times. Kastelov’s notable achievement lies in bridging robotics and clinical orthopedics, advancing the state of the art in minimally invasive surgical technologies. His work, though early in its citation impact, represents a foundational step toward intelligent, autonomous bone drilling systems, positioning him as a key innovator in medical robotics.