Abstract Robotic surgical systems are becoming widely used in various surgical specialties ranging from urologic and gynecological surgery to cardiothoracic surgery.  The state-of-the-art robotic surgical systems represent tremendous improvements over manual minimally invasive surgery, with[...]

Abstract The human body is capable of dexterous manipulation in many different environments. Some environments, however, are challenging to access because of distance, scale, and limitations of the body itself. In many of these situations,[...]

 

Abstract Many robots today are confined to operate in relatively simple, controlled environments. One reason for this is that current methods for processing visual data tend to break down when faced with occlusions, viewpoint changes,[...]

Abstract The big data revolution has profoundly changed, among many other things, how we perceive business, research, and application. However, in order to fully realize the potential of big data, certain computational and statistical challenges[...]

Abstract Microsurgery ranks among the most challenging areas of surgical practice, requiring the manipulation of extremely delicate tissues by various micron scale maneuvers and the application of very small forces. Vitreoretinal surgery, as the most[...]