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Sepaldeep Singh Dhaliwal is a researcher at the forefront of robotic interventions for localized cancer treatment, with a primary focus on prostate brachytherapy and biopsy. His work bridges the critical gap between advanced robotics and real-time medical imaging, particularly Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI). Dhaliwal’s major contributions include the development of the Cooperative Brachytherapy (CoBra) robot, a novel system designed to perform adaptive needle insertions under real-time MRI guidance. This technology enables closed-loop control of an active steerable needle, significantly improving the precision of seed placement during low-dose-rate brachytherapy for prostate cancer. He also introduced a bio-inspired active prostate phantom, a vital tool for simulating and refining these automated interventions. With his most-cited papers—on the CoBra robot and clinical considerations for MRI-guided brachytherapy—each garnering 14 citations, Dhaliwal’s work is recognized for its translational impact. His research addresses key challenges such as prostate displacement during needle insertion, offering a path toward more accurate, less invasive cancer treatments. By integrating sensor and actuator technologies within the MRI environment, Dhaliwal is helping to shape the future of localized cancer diagnosis and therapy.