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Dr. Tobias Wilken is a pioneering researcher at the intersection of robotics, laser surgery, and biomedical engineering, with a primary focus on developing and translating robot-guided laser osteotomy systems for craniomaxillofacial surgery. His most significant contribution is the clinical translation of the Cold Ablation Robot-Guided Laser Osteotome (CARLO®), a compact device that uses a cold ablation laser to perform precise bone cuts without thermal damage. Dr. Wilken led the first-in-man application of this technology for midface osteotomies in orthognathic surgery, demonstrating its feasibility and safety in 14 patients (31 citations). He further validated the system in a 28-patient multicenter study (5 citations) and explored its use for robotic navigated laser craniotomy in epilepsy surgery, including depth electrode implantation in cadaver and animal models (13 and 9 citations). Earlier in his career, Dr. Wilken also contributed to humanoid robotics, designing falling motions for soccer goalies (13 citations). His work bridges the gap between digital surgical planning and intraoperative execution, offering a transformative alternative to conventional drills and saws. With over 100 combined citations, Dr. Wilken’s research is driving a paradigm shift toward safer, more precise, and fully automated bone surgery.