Workshop Description

When developing collaborative projects in medical robotics, there is a need for interdisciplinary understanding and practice for clinical interactions and effective problem selection. This workshop will discuss developing effective clinical collaborations in robotics research and designing medical robotics education to future medical roboticists!

Examples of training for medical roboticists will be explored, including an NSF Traineeship for Advancement in Surgical Technologies (NSF NRT Program). Additionally, multiple case studies and recommendations for clinical collaborations will be discussed in talks. Panels of junior faculty will discuss 1) challenges and opportunities in clinical collaboration and 2) how to become and develop the multidisciplinary skill set to join and perform research in medical robotics labs.

In discussions of curricula structure, how to organize interdisciplinary experiences for students and how to encourage medical collaborations in basic engineering research though program structure will be emphasized. For new and upcoming researchers in the field, this will be an exciting experience to learn and network with medical professionals and roboticists from around the world!

Join us for a full day of exciting talks at the cutting edge of medical robotics!

Call for Extended Abstract Submission!

We welcome submissions of extended abstracts describing published, recently accepted, or unpublished work relevant to medical robotics and the themes of the workshop. Submissions may present original research, educational initiatives, emerging technologies, or other work that contributes to the training and development of future medical roboticists.

Extended abstracts must not exceed 300 words and prepared using the standard IEEE conference format.

Submission Deadline: September 4, 2026

Acceptance Notification: September 15, 2026

Topics of interest include, but are not limited to: