Papers
14
Total Citations
152
H-Index
6
About
Saulo Martelli is a multidisciplinary researcher whose career spans computer-assisted surgery, medical robotics, biomechanics, and, more recently, computational mechanics. Working at the intersection of engineering and clinical practice, Martelli has made enduring contributions to the field of orthopaedic surgery through the development of intelligent planning and robotic execution systems. His early work in the 1990s laid foundational groundwork for computer-assisted total knee arthroplasty, with papers on surgical planning and minimally invasive 3D data registration each accumulating over 29 citations — remarkable impact for work predating the widespread adoption of surgical robotics. His laboratory-based systems for robot-assisted discectomy, robot calibration using mobile cameras, and sensor-based teleoperated surgery reflect a sustained commitment to translating advanced robotics into safe, precise clinical tools. More recently, Martelli has demonstrated impressive scientific range, publishing highly cited work (40 citations) on physics-informed neural networks for nonsmooth frictional dynamics and contributing novel biomechanical testing protocols for the proximal femur under physiological loading. Across more than three decades, his research has consistently pursued a vision of smarter, safer surgical environments — bridging computational intelligence, robotic precision, and human anatomy.
Research Focus
Key Achievements
Top Papers
- 1Computer assisted planning for total knee arthroplasty41 citations · 1997
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- 4Robot calibration using mobile camera7 citations · 2003
- 5A new robotic system for the operating theatre6 citations · 2001
- 6A laboratory for computer-assisted orthopaedic surgery6 citations · 1991
- 7A PC-based workstation for robotic discectomy5 citations · 2002
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