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Stefano Pane is a leading researcher at the intersection of medical robotics, soft robotics, and intelligent control systems. His work is defined by pioneering contributions to minimally invasive interventions, particularly through the development of novel actuation and sensing strategies. Pane’s most influential work includes the creation of small-scale soft robots with programmable magnetization, enabling complex, multimodal locomotion in confined spaces—a breakthrough for targeted drug delivery and microsurgery. He also developed a fully implantable device for intraperitoneal drug delivery that can be refilled by ingestible capsules, a transformative approach to managing chronic conditions like type 1 diabetes. To enhance the precision of these tiny robots, Pane introduced an ultrasound acoustic phase analysis method for real-time visual-servoing, providing robust feedback for magnetic microrobots. His impact is evidenced by high citation counts, with his top papers garnering 78, 64, and 43 citations, respectively. Additionally, Pane has advanced clinical robotics with an AI-aided platform for ultrasound-guided transcarotid revascularization, reducing radiation exposure. His work consistently bridges fundamental robotics research with tangible medical applications, making him a key figure in the future of autonomous, robot-assisted healthcare.