Xingchi He
Papers
8
Total Citations
264
H-Index
7
About
Xingchi He is a pioneering researcher in the field of medical robotics, with a particular focus on robotic-assisted ophthalmic surgery and microsurgical instrumentation. His work centers on developing advanced robotic systems and force-sensing technologies to enhance the precision and safety of vitreoretinal surgery — one of the most technically demanding disciplines in medicine. He's best known for his contributions to the Steady-Hand Eye Robot program, where he helped optimize the system for clinical application, addressing critical limitations such as physiological hand tremor and the near-complete absence of force perception during delicate intraocular procedures. His multi-function force sensing instrument, which garnered 75 citations, exemplifies his innovative approach to variable admittance robot control, enabling real-time assistive motion guidance through virtual fixtures. His development of fiber Bragg grating-based sensors and miniaturized 3-DOF force-sensing instruments has significantly advanced the field's ability to detect forces well below the 7.5 mN threshold of human perception. Perhaps most notably, He contributed to the development of IRIS — the Integrated Robotic Intraocular Snake — expanding surgical dexterity within the confined space of the human eye. With over 260 cumulative citations, his research has meaningfully shaped the trajectory of precision surgical robotics.
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- 2Toward Clinically Applicable Steady-Hand Eye Robot for Vitreoretinal Surgery65 citations · 2012
- 3IRIS: Integrated Robotic Intraocular Snake51 citations · 2015
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- 8Force Sensing Augmented Robotic Assistance for Retinal Microsurgery2 citations · 2015