Papers
101
Total Citations
3,926
H-Index
34
About
Sarthak Misra is a pioneering researcher at the intersection of medical robotics, surgical automation, and untethered microrobotics. His work spans three interconnected domains: magnetically actuated soft robots, flexible needle steering for minimally invasive surgery, and tool-tissue interaction modeling for surgical simulation. Misra's foundational contributions to robotic needle steering — including mechanics modeling, deflection-based control, and 3D closed-loop guidance using Fiber Bragg Grating sensors — have profoundly shaped how clinicians and engineers approach targeted tissue interventions, collectively earning hundreds of citations across multiple landmark studies. His 2010 work on flexible needle mechanics alone has garnered over 300 citations, reflecting its enduring influence on the field. Beyond needle robotics, Misra has made substantial contributions to magnetic actuation of bio/soft robots, with his 2020 review attracting over 330 citations and establishing a comprehensive framework for the field. His bio-inspired millirobots, stimuli-responsive untethered grippers, and magnetically steered endovascular instruments further demonstrate his range and translational vision. With research bridging acoustic manipulation, drug delivery, and surgical simulation, Misra's body of work represents a cohesive and highly impactful effort to make robotic medical interventions safer, smarter, and more precise.
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Top Papers
- 1Magnetic Actuation Methods in Bio/Soft Robotics333 citations · 2020
- 2Mechanics of Flexible Needles Robotically Steered through Soft Tissue306 citations · 2010
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- 7Bio-Inspired Terrestrial Motion of Magnetic Soft Millirobots114 citations · 2019
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- 9Robotic Needle Steering: Design, Modeling, Planning, and Image Guidance104 citations · 2010
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