Zhonghao Wu
Papers
8
Total Citations
205
H-Index
6
About
Zhonghao Wu is a leading figure in the advancement of continuum surgical robotics, with a focused research portfolio that has garnered over 200 citations. His work centers on the design, kinematics, and control of flexible, snake-like robotic systems for minimally invasive surgery (MIS), addressing the critical need for enhanced dexterity and precision in keyhole and endoscopic procedures. Wu’s major contributions include the development of the SHURUI System, a modular continuum robotic platform uniquely capable of multiport, hybrid-port, and single-port procedures, and the design of a novel continuum-articulated laparoscopic tool with decoupled kinematics. His foundational work on inverse kinematics for 2-segment continuum robots provides a complete, closed-form solution that is essential for real-time control. Beyond hardware, Wu has also advanced haptic feedback for surgical teleoperation with the ParaMaster device. His highly cited 2020 review on surgical robotic systems for keyhole procedures remains a definitive reference in the field, cementing his reputation as a key innovator in next-generation surgical robotics.
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- 5A robotic laparoscopic tool with enhanced capabilities and modular actuation15 citations · 2018
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- 8Design of a Sliding-Pin Needle Driver for a Continuum Surgical Robot2 citations · 2018