Johns Hopkins University · Mathematics & StatisticsRobotic Surgery and Imaging Innovations Group
Mathias Unberath · Baltimore, Maryland
Research Focus
Dr. Mathias Unberath's lab is focused on improving surgical techniques for treating vertebral compression fractures using advanced robotic and imaging technologies. They aim to enhance patient safety and reduce radiation exposure during procedures such as vertebral augmentation. By developing innovative robots and algorithms, the lab is working to make surgical robotics more accessible and effective in clinical settings.
roboticsvertebral augmentationimage-guided surgery radiation reductionsurgical safetyalgorithmsmixed realityautomated surgical planningpain managementbone surgery
Research Aims
3AIM 01Develop a cannula-mounted piezo robot for image-guided vertebral augmentation.
AIM 02Create algorithms for automated planning and guidance during surgeries.
AIM 03Test the performance and reliability of the robotic systems in cadaver studies.
Skills the Lab Values
robotic programmingimage processingCAD modelingsurgical simulationalgorithm developmentX-ray imagingresearch methodologymixed reality applicationsclinical trial designdata analysis
Output against the department
Publications346top 31% of dept.41st of 131
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Citations5.0kbottom 37% of dept.83rd of 131
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