Xiuquan Lu
Papers
5
Total Citations
25
H-Index
3
About
Xiuquan Lu is a leading researcher in robot-assisted minimally invasive surgery (RMIS), with a focused expertise in flexible surgical instruments, autonomous suturing, and master manipulator optimization. His work addresses critical challenges in surgical robotics, particularly the need for enhanced dexterity and precision in narrow anatomical spaces. Lu’s major contributions include the design of a wire-driven, multi-segment flexible surgical instrument that improves operational dexterity over rigid tools, and the development of a novel method for autonomous suturing task assignment—moving beyond single-instrument planning to multi-instrument coordination. He has also advanced master manipulator ergonomics, optimizing their design to reduce surgeon fatigue and improve control. With key papers accumulating over 25 citations, Lu’s research is foundational for the next generation of RMIS systems. Notably, his work on flexible instrument kinematics addresses the complex redundancy issues inherent in high-degree-of-freedom tools, paving the way for more intuitive and reliable robotic surgery. Lu’s achievements are shaping a future where surgical robots are not only more capable but also safer and easier for surgeons to use.
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- 5Force Modeling of Tool-Tissue Interaction Force During Suturing2 citations · 2019