Ruobing Qian
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6
Total Citations
165
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About
Ruobing Qian is pioneering the intersection of robotics and optical coherence tomography (OCT) to transform ophthalmic microsurgery. Her research centers on developing autonomous and semi-autonomous robotic systems that leverage real-time, micrometer-resolution OCT imaging to overcome the fundamental limits of human visual acuity and dexterity in delicate eye procedures. Qian’s major contributions include the first demonstration of OCT-guided robotic microsurgery using reinforcement learning from demonstration, achieving precise tool manipulation at scales previously unattainable. She also developed a contactless, robotically-aligned OCT scanner capable of imaging stationary and moving eyes without chinrest stabilization, dramatically expanding clinical accessibility. Her work on autonomous micro-suturing integrates 3D OCT calibration with path planning to enable sub-millimeter needle guidance through soft tissue. With over 165 total citations, Qian’s innovations are shaping the future of automated surgical assistance. Her notable achievements include real-time wide-field FMCW coherent 3D imaging and velocimetry, pushing the boundaries of intraoperative sensing. By merging robotic precision with advanced imaging, Qian is laying the groundwork for a new era of safer, more consistent, and less invasive ophthalmic surgeries.
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