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About
Rumen Kastelov is a pioneering robotics and biomedical engineering researcher whose career has been dedicated to transforming orthopaedic surgery through intelligent automation. His work centers on the design, control, and clinical application of robotic systems for automatic bone drilling — a manipulation fundamental to orthopaedic procedures yet fraught with risks when performed manually, including vessel damage, overheating, and thermal osteonecrosis. Kastelov's most influential contribution, cited 30 times, introduced a robotized module capable of performing precise bone drilling while mitigating the inherent dangers of manual technique. Building on this foundation, he developed sophisticated algorithms for far cortex detection — a critical safety challenge where errors can cause paralysis or even death, particularly in spinal procedures. His research spans hip fracture treatment, femoral head structure detection, drill bit bending prevention, and temperature management during drilling, reflecting a comprehensive systems-level approach to surgical robotics. With over 100 cumulative citations across a decade of sustained output, Kastelov has made measurable contributions to patient safety and surgical precision. His development of the hand-held ODRO-2 prototype exemplifies his commitment to translating research into clinically practical tools, directly addressing surgeons' needs for compact, reliable robotic assistance in the operating theatre.
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- 5Automatic bone drilling by femoral head structure detection8 citations · 2017
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