Keynote Speakers

Prof. Carl Nelson, 

Title: Perspectives on 15 years of medical robotics research

 Abstract: As robots become more socially accepted, their applications in critical domains such as medicine will continue to increase.  This talk provides an overview of developments in medical applications of robotics, from surgery to rehabilitation, which have occurred over the past two decades, and presents insights on possible future directions.

Biography: Carl Nelson is a professor in the Department of Mechanical and Materials Engineering at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln (Lincoln, NE, USA).  His research interests span robotics and mechanical design, with a particular focus on medical applications

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Prof. Jean-Pierre Richer,

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