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PUBLICATIONS ON REFEREED JOURNALS<\/h2>\n
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  1. Slawinski, P. R., Taddese, A. Z., Musto, K. B., Sarker, S., Valdastri, P., & Obstein, K. L. (2018). Autonomously Controlled Magnetic Flexible Endoscope for Colon Exploration.\u00a0Gastroenterology<\/i>,\u00a0154<\/i>(6), 1577-1579.[Link<\/a>]<\/li>\n
  2. F. Campisano, F. Gramuglia, I. Dawson, E. De Momi, D. Morgan, K. Obstein, P. Valdastri, \u201cGastric Cancer Screening in Low\u00ad-Income Countries: System Design, Fabrication, and Analysis for an Ultralow-Cost Endoscopy Procedure\u201d, IEEE Robotics and Automation Magazine, 2017, Vol. 24, No. 2, pp. 73-81. [ PDF<\/a><\/strong>]<\/li>\n
  3. P.R. Slawinski, A. Taddese, K. Musto, K. Obstein, P. Valdastri, \u201cAutonomous Retroflexion of a Magnetic Flexible Endoscope\u201d, IEEE Robotics and Automation Letters, 2017, Vol. 2, No. 3, pp. 1352-1359. [ PDF<\/a><\/strong>]<\/li>\n
  4. N. Di Lorenzo, L. Cenci, M. Simi, C. Arcudi, V. Tognoni, A. L. Gaspari, P. Valdastri, \u201cA Magnetic Levitation Robotic Camera for Minimally Invasive Surgery – Useful for NOTES?\u201d, Surgical Endoscopy, 2016, in press, available on-line. [ PDF<\/a><\/strong>]<\/li>\n
  5. F. Leong, N. Garbin, C. Di Natali, A. Mohammadi, D. Thiruchelvam, D. Oetomo, P. Valdastri, \u201cMagnetic Surgical Instruments for Robotic Abdominal Surgery\u201d, IEEE Reviews in Biomedical Engineering, 2016, in press, available on line. [ PDF<\/a><\/strong>]<\/li>\n
  6. E. Susilo, J. Liu, Y. Alvarado-Rayo, A. M. Peck, J. Montenegro, M. Gonyea, P. Valdastri, \u201ceSMAC: an Affordable Modular Robotic Kit for Integrated STEM Education\u201d, IEEE Robotics and Automation Magazine, 2016, Vol. 23, No. 2, pp. 47-55. [PDF<\/a><\/strong>]<\/li>\n
  7. M. Beccani, C. Di Natali, P. Valdastri, K. L. Obstein, \u201cRestoring haptic feedback in NOTES procedures with a novel Wireless Tissue Stiffness Probe\u201d, Journal of Medical Robotics Research, 2016, Vol. 01, No. 02, 1650002. [ Uncorrected Proof<\/a><\/strong>]<\/li>\n
  8. M. Beccani, G. Aiello, N. Gkotsis, H. Tunc, A. Taddese, E. Susilo, P. Volgyesi, A. Ledeczi, E. De Momi, P. Valdastri, \u201cComponent Based Design of a Drug Delivery Capsule Robot\u201d, Sensors and Actuators A: Physical, 2016, in press, available on line. [PDF<\/a><\/strong>]<\/li>\n
  9. C. Di Natali, M. Beccani, N. Simaan, P. Valdastri, \u201cJacobian-based Iterative Method For Magnetic Localization in Robotic Capsule Endoscopy\u201d, IEEE Transactions on Robotics, 2016, Vol. 32, N. 2, pp. 327-338. [ PDF<\/a><\/strong>]<\/li>\n
  10. N. Garbin, P. Slawinski, G. Aiello, C. Karraz, P. Valdastri, \u201cLaparoscopic Camera based on an Orthogonal Magnet Arrangement\u201d, IEEE Robotics and Automation Letters, 2016, Vol. 1, N. 2, pp. 924-929. [ PDF<\/a><\/strong>]<\/li>\n
  11. P. R. Slawinski, K. L. Obstein, P. Valdastri, \u201cCapsule Endoscopy of the Future: What\u2019s on the Horizon?\u201d, World Journal of Gastroenterology, 2015, Vol. 21, N. 37, pp. 10528-10541. [ PDF<\/a><\/strong>]<\/li>\n
  12. M. Beccani, H. Tunc, A. Taddese, E. Susilo, P. Volgyesi, A. Ledeczi, P. Valdastri, \u201cSystematic Design of Medical Capsule Robots\u201d, IEEE Design and Test, 2015, Vol. 32, N. 5, pp. 98-108. [ PDF<\/strong><\/a>]<\/li>\n
  13. N. T. Hoang, C. S. Bell, P. Valdastri, \u201cUtilization of LEDs in a Communication Protocol for Endoscopic Submarine Capsules\u201d, Young Scientist Journal, 2015, pp. 9-12. [ PDF<\/strong><\/a>]<\/li>\n
  14. P. R. Slawinski, K. L. Obstein, P. Valdastri, \u201cEmerging Issues and Future Developments in Capsule Endoscopy\u201d, Techniques in Gastrointestinal Endoscopy, 2015, Vol. 17, N. 1, pp. 40\u201346. [ PDF<\/strong><\/a>]<\/li>\n
  15. R. Caprara, K. L. Obstein, G. Scozzarro, C. Di Natali, M. Beccani, D. R. Morgan, P. Valdastri, \u201cA Platform for Gastric Cancer Screening in Low and Middle-Income Countries\u201d, IEEE Transactions on Biomedical Engineering, 2015, Vol. 62, N. 5, pp. 1324-1332. [ PDF<\/strong><\/a>]<\/li>\n
  16. C. Di Natali, J. Buzzi, N. Garbin, M. Beccani, P. Valdastri, \u201cClosed-Loop Control of Local Magnetic Actuation for Robotic Surgical Instruments\u201d, IEEE Transactions on Robotics, 2015, Vol. 31, N. 1, pp. 143-156. [ PDF<\/strong><\/a>]<\/li>\n
  17. M. Beccani, C. Di Natali, C. E. Benjamin, C. S. Bell, N. E. Hall, P. Valdastri, \u201cWireless Tissue Palpation: head characterization to improve tumor detection in soft tissue\u201d, Sensors and Actuators: A Physical, 2015, Vol. 223, pp. 180-190. [ PDF<\/strong><\/a>]<\/li>\n
  18. N. Garbin, C. Di Natali, J. Buzzi, E. De Momi, P. Valdastri, \u201cLaparoscopic Tissue Retractor Based on Local Magnetic Actuation\u201d, ASME Journal of Medical Devices, 2015, Vol. 9, 011005-1-10. [ PDF<\/strong><\/a>] [AWARD<\/strong><\/a>]<\/li>\n
  19. M. Beccani, E. Susilo, C. Di Natali, P. Valdastri, \u201cSMAC \u2014 A Modular Open Source Architecture for Medical Capsule Robots\u201d, International Journal of Advanced Robotic Systems, 2014, Vol. 11, N. 188, pp. 1-16. [PDF<\/a><\/strong>]<\/li>\n
  20. B. A. Steele, C. S. Bell, K. L. Obstein, P. Valdastri, \u201cTablet Technology to Improve Colonoscopy\u201d, Young Scientist, 2014, Vol. 4, pp. 36-38. [PDF<\/a><\/strong>]<\/li>\n
  21. T. Pasricha, B. F. Smith, V. R. Mitchell, B. Fang, E. Brooks, J. Gerding, M. Washington, P. Valdastri, K. L. Obstein, \u201cControlled colonic insufflation by a remotely-triggered capsule for improved mucosal visualization\u201d, Endoscopy, 2014, Vol. 46, pp. 614-618. [PDF<\/a><\/strong>] [COVER<\/a><\/strong>]<\/li>\n
  22. C. Di Natali, M. Beccani, K. L. Obstein, P. Valdastri, \u201cA wireless platform for in vivo measurement of resistant properties of the gastrointestinal tract\u201d, Physiological Measurements 2014, Vol. 35, pp. 1197\u20131214. [PDF<\/a><\/strong>]<\/li>\n
  23. M. Beccani, C. Di Natali, L. Sliker, J. Schoen, M. E. Rentschler, P. Valdastri, \u201cWireless Tissue Palpation for Intraoperative Detection of Lumps in Soft Tissue\u201d, IEEE Transactions on Biomedical Engineering, 2014, Vol. 61, N. 2, pp. 353-361. [PDF<\/a><\/strong>][ COVER <\/a><\/span><\/strong>]<\/li>\n
  24. C. S. Bell, K. L. Obstein, P. Valdastri, \u201cImage partitioning and illumination in image-based pose detection for teleoperated flexible endoscopes\u201d, Artificial Intelligence in Medicine, 2013, Vol. 59, N. 3, pp. 185-196. [PDF<\/a><\/strong>]<\/li>\n
  25. M. Simi, G. Gerboni, A. Menciassi, P. Valdastri, \u201cMagnetic Torsion Spring Mechanism for a Wireless Biopsy Capsule\u201d, ASME Journal of Medical Devices, 2013, Vol. 7, N. 4, 041009. [PDF<\/a><\/strong>]<\/li>\n
  26. A. Arezzo, A. Menciassi, P. Valdastri, G. Ciuti, G. Lucarini, M. Salerno, C. Di Natali, M. Verra, P. Dario, M. Morino, \u201cExperimental assessment of a novel robotically-driven endoscopic capsule compared to traditional colonoscopy\u201d, Digestive and Liver Disease, 2013, Vol. 45, N. 8, pp 657\u2013662. [ PDF<\/a><\/strong><\/span>]<\/li>\n
  27. C. Di Natali, M. Beccani, P. Valdastri, \u201cReal-Time Pose Detection for Magnetic Medical Devices\u201d, IEEE Transactions on Magnetics, 2013, Vol. 49, N. 7, pp. 3524-3527. [PDF<\/a><\/strong>]<\/li>\n
  28. M. Simi, R. Pickens, A. Menciassi, S. D. Herrell, P. Valdastri, \u201cFine tilt tuning of a laparoscopic camera by local magnetic actuation: Two-Port Nephrectomy Experience on Human Cadavers\u201d, Surgical Innovation, 2013, Vol. 20, N. 4, pp. 385-394. [ PDF<\/a><\/strong><\/span>]<\/li>\n
  29. J. L. Gorlewicz, S. Battaglia, B. F. Smith, G. Ciuti, J. Gerding, A. Menciassi, K. L. Obstein, P. Valdastri, R. J. Webster III, \u201cWireless Insufflation of the Gastrointestinal Tract\u201d, IEEE Transactions on Biomedical Engineering, 2013, Vol. 60, N. 5, pp. 1225-1233. [ PDF<\/span><\/strong> <\/a>]<\/li>\n
  30. T. Horeman, D. D. Kurteva, P. Valdastri, F. W. Jansen, J. J. van den Dobbelsteen, J. Dankelman, \u201cThe Influence of Instrument Configuration on Tissue Handling Force in Laparoscopy\u201d, Surgical Innovation, 2013, Vol. 20, N. 3, pp. 260-267. [ PDF <\/a><\/strong><\/span>]<\/li>\n
  31. M. Simi, M. Silvestri, C. Cavallotti, M. Vatteroni, P. Valdastri, A. Menciassi, P. Dario, \u201cMagnetically Activated Stereoscopic Vision System for Laparoendoscopic Single Site Surgery\u201d, IEEE\/ASME Transactions on Mechatronics, 2013, Vol. 18, N. 3, pp. 1140-1151. [ PDF <\/a><\/span><\/strong>]<\/li>\n
  32. K. L. Obstein, S. Battaglia, B. F. Smith, J. S. Gerding, P. Valdastri, \u201cNovel approach for colonic insufflation via an untethered capsule (with video)\u201d, Gastrointestinal Endoscopy, 2013, Vol. 77, N. 3, pp. 516-517. [ PDF <\/a><\/span><\/strong>] [ VIDEO <\/a><\/span><\/strong>]<\/li>\n
  33. K. Obstein, P. Valdastri, \u201cAdvanced Endoscopic Technologies for Colorectal Cancer Screening\u201d, World Journal of Gastroenterology, 2013, Vol. 19, N. 4, pp. 431-439. [ PDF<\/a><\/strong> ]<\/li>\n
  34. P. Valdastri, M. Simi, R. J. Webster III, \u201cAdvanced Technologies for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy\u201d, Annual Review of Biomedical Engineering, 2012, Vol. 14, pp. 397-429. [\u00a0PDF<\/a> <\/span><\/strong>]<\/li>\n
  35. G. Ciuti, N. Pateromichelakis, M. Sfakiotakis, P. Valdastri, A. Menciassi, D. P. Tsakiris, P. Dario, \u201cA wireless module for vibratory motor control and inertial sensing in capsule endoscopy\u201d, Sensors and Actuators A: Physical, 2012, Vol. 186, pp. 270-276. [ PDF <\/a><\/strong><\/span>]<\/li>\n
  36. P. Valdastri, G. Ciuti, A. Verbeni, A. Menciassi, P. Dario, A. Arezzo, M. Morino, \u201cMagnetic air capsule robotic system: Proof of concept of a novel approach for painless colonoscopy\u201d, Surgical Endoscopy, 2012, Vol. 26, N. 5, pp. 1238-1246. [ PDF <\/a><\/strong><\/span>] [ AWARD<\/strong> <\/a><\/span>]<\/li>\n
  37. G. Ciuti, M. Salerno, G. Lucarini, P. Valdastri, A. Arezzo, A. Menciassi, M. Morino, P. Dario, \u201cA Comparative Evaluation of Control Interfaces for a Robotic-Aided Endoscopic Capsule Platform\u201d, IEEE Transactions on Robotics, 2012, Vol. 28, N. 2, pp. 534-538. [ PDF <\/a><\/strong><\/span>]<\/li>\n
  38. M. Simi, N. Tolou, P. Valdastri, J. L. Herder, A. Menciassi, P. Dario, \u201cModeling of a Compliant Joint in a Magnetic Levitation System for an Endoscopic Camera\u201d, Mechanical Sciences, 2012, Vol. 3, pp. 5-14. [ PDF <\/a><\/strong><\/span>]<\/li>\n
  39. M. Salerno, G. Ciuti, G. Lucarini, R. Rizzo, P. Valdastri, A. Menciassi, A. Landi, P. Dario, \u201cA discrete-time localization method for capsule endoscopy based on on-board magnetic sensing\u201d, Measurement Science and Technology, 2012, 23 015701 (10pp). [ PDF <\/a><\/strong><\/span>]<\/li>\n
  40. C. Cavallotti, P. Merlino, M. Vatteroni, P. Valdastri, A. Abramo, A. Menciassi, P. Dario, \u201cAn FPGA-based flexible demo-board for endoscopic capsule design optimization\u201d, Sensors and Actuators A: Physical, 2011, Vol. 172, No. 1, pp. 301-307. [ PDF <\/a><\/strong><\/span>]<\/li>\n
  41. M. Silvestri, M. Simi, C. Cavallotti, M. Vatteroni, V. Ferrari, C. Freschi, P. Valdastri, A. Menciassi, P. Dario, \u201cComparative study on surgical performance between two- and three-dimensional vision systems and interfaces\u201d, Surgical Innovation, 2011, Vol. 18, No. 3, pp. 223-230. [ PDF <\/a><\/span><\/strong>]<\/li>\n
  42. P. Valdastri, E. Sinibaldi, S. Caccavaro, G. Tortora, A. Menciassi, P. Dario, \u201cA novel magnetic actuation system for miniature swimming robots\u201d, IEEE Transactions on Robotics, 2011, Vol. 27, No. 4, pp. 769-779. [ PDF <\/a><\/strong><\/span>]<\/li>\n
  43. V. Pensabene, P. Valdastri, S. Tognarelli, A. Menciassi, A. Arezzo, P. Dario, \u201cMucoadhesive film for anchoring assistive surgical instruments in endoscopic surgery: in vivo assessment of deployment and attachment\u201d, Surgical Endoscopy, 2011, Vol. 25, No. 9, pp. 3071-3079. [ PDF <\/a><\/strong><\/span>]<\/li>\n
  44. P. Valdastri, E. Susilo, T. F\u00f6rster, C. Strohh\u00f6fer, A. Menciassi, P. Dario, \u201cWireless implantable electronic platform for chronic fluorescent-based biosensors\u201d, IEEE Transactions on Biomedical Engineering, 2011, Vol. 58, No. 6, pp. 1846-1854. [ PDF <\/a><\/span><\/strong>] [ COVER <\/a><\/span><\/strong>]<\/li>\n
  45. M. Vatteroni, P. Valdastri, A. Sartori, A. Menciassi, P. Dario, \u201cLinear-logarithmic CMOS pixel with tunable dynamic range\u201d, IEEE Transactions on Electron Devices, 2011, Vol. 58, No. 4, pp. 1108-1115. [ PDF <\/a><\/strong><\/span>]<\/li>\n
  46. S. Tognarelli, V. Pensabene, S. Condino, P. Valdastri, A. Menciassi, A. Arezzo, P. Dario, \u201cA pilot study on a new anchoring mechanism for surgical applications based on mucoadhesives\u201d, Minimally Invasive Therapy & Allied Technologies, 2011, Vol. 20, No. 1, pp. 3-13. [ PDF <\/a><\/span><\/strong>]<\/li>\n
  47. M. Piccigallo, U. Scarfogliero, C. Quaglia, G. Petroni, P. Valdastri, A. Menciassi, P. Dario, \u201cDesign of a novel bimanual robotic system for single-port laparoscopy\u201d, IEEE\/ASME Transactions on Mechatronics, 2010, Vol. 15, No. 6, pp. 871-878. [ PDF <\/a><\/strong><\/span>]<\/li>\n
  48. M. Vatteroni, D. Covi, C. Cavallotti, P. Valdastri, A. Menciassi, P. Dario, A. Sartori, \u201cSmart optical CMOS sensor for endoluminal applications\u201d, Sensors and Actuators A: Physical, 2010, Vol. 162, No. 2, pp. 297-303. [ PDF <\/a><\/strong><\/span>]<\/li>\n
  49. D. Covi, C. Cavallotti, M. Vatteroni, L. Clementel, P. Valdastri, A. Menciassi, P. Dario, A. Sartori, \u201cMiniaturized digital camera system for disposable endoscopic applications\u201d, Sensors and Actuators A: Physical, 2010, Vol. 162, No. 2, pp. 291-296. [ PDF <\/a><\/span><\/strong>]<\/li>\n
  50. E. Buselli, V. Pensabene, P. Castrataro, P. Valdastri, A. Menciassi, P. Dario, \u201cEvaluation of friction enhancement through soft polymer micro-patterns in active capsule endoscopy\u201d, Measurement Science and Technologies, 2010, 21 105802 (7pp). [ PDF <\/a><\/strong><\/span>]<\/li>\n
  51. \"\"P. Valdastri, C. Quaglia, E. Buselli, A. Arezzo, N. Di Lorenzo, M. Morino, A. Menciassi, P. Dario, \u201cA Magnetic Internal Mechanism for Camera Steering in Wireless Endoluminal Applications\u201d, Endoscopy, 2010, Vol. 42, pp. 481-486. [ PDF <\/a><\/strong><\/span>] [ REVIEW <\/a><\/strong><\/span>]<\/li>\n
  52. J. L. Toennies, G. Tortora, M. Simi, P. Valdastri, R. J. Webster III, \u201cSwallowable Medical Devices for Diagnosis and Surgery: The State of the Art\u201d, Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, Part C: Journal of Mechanical Engineering Science, 2010, Vol. 224, No. 7, pp. 1397-1414. [ PDF <\/a><\/strong><\/span>]<\/li>\n
  53. M. Simi, G. Ciuti, S. Tognarelli, P. Valdastri, A. Menciassi, P. Dario, \u201cMagnetic link design for a robotic laparoscopic camera\u201d, Journal of Applied Physics, 2010, Vol.107, No. 9, pp. 09B302 – 09B302-3. [ PDF <\/a><\/strong><\/span>]<\/li>\n
  54. M. Simi, P. Valdastri, C. Quaglia, A. Menciassi, P. Dario, \u201cDesign, Fabrication and Testing of an Endocapsule with Active Hybrid Locomotion for the Exploration of the Gastrointestinal Tract\u201d, IEEE Transactions on Mechatronics, 2010, Vol. 15, No.2, pp. 170-180. [ PDF <\/a><\/strong><\/span>]<\/li>\n
  55. G. Ciuti, R. Donlin, P. Valdastri, A. Arezzo, A. Menciassi, M. Morino, P. Dario, \u201cRobotic versus manual control in magnetic steering of an endoscopic capsule\u201d, Endoscopy, 2010, Vol. 42, pp. 148-152. [ PDF <\/a><\/strong><\/span>]<\/li>\n
  56. G. Ciuti, P. Valdastri, A. Menciassi, P. Dario, \u201cRobotic magnetic steering and locomotion of capsule endoscope for diagnostic and surgical endoluminal procedures\u201d, Robotica, 2010, Vol. 28, No. 2, pp.199-207. [ PDF <\/a><\/strong><\/span>]<\/li>\n
  57. R. Carta, G. Tortora, J. Thon\u00e9, B. Lenaerts, P. Valdastri, A. Menciassi, R. Puers, P. Dario, \u201cWireless powering for a self-propelled and steerable endoscopic capsule for stomach inspection\u201d, Biosensors and Bioelectronics, 2009, Vol. 25, No. 4, pp. 845-851. [ PDF <\/a><\/strong><\/span>]<\/li>\n
  58. C. Quaglia, E. Buselli, R. J. Webster III, P. Valdastri, A. Menciassi, P. Dario, \u201cAn Endoscopic Capsule Robot: A Meso-Scale Engineering Case Study\u201d, Journal of Micromechanics and Microengineering, 2009, Vol. 19, No. 10, 105007 (11pp). [ PDF <\/a><\/strong><\/span>]<\/li>\n
  59. G. Tortora, P. Valdastri, E. Susilo, A. Menciassi, P. Dario, F. Rieber, M. O. Schurr, \u201cPropeller-based wireless device for active capsular endoscopy in the gastric district\u201d, Minimally Invasive Therapy & Allied Technologies, 2009, Vol. 18, No. 5, pp. 280-290. [ PDF <\/a><\/strong><\/span>]<\/li>\n
  60. E. Susilo, P. Valdastri, A. Menciassi, P. Dario, \u201cA Miniaturized Wireless Control Platform for Robotic Capsular Endoscopy Using Advanced Pseudokernel Approach\u201d, Sensors and Actuators A: Physical, 2009, Vol. 156, No. 1, pp. 49-58. [ PDF <\/a><\/strong><\/span>] [ AWARD <\/a><\/strong><\/span>]<\/li>\n
  61. C. Cavallotti, M. Piccigallo, E. Susilo, P. Valdastri, A. Menciassi, P. Dario, \u201cAn Integrated Vision System with Autofocus for Wireless Capsular Endoscopy\u201d, Sensors and Actuators A: Physical, 2009, Vol. 156, No. 1, pp. 72-78. [ PDF <\/a><\/strong><\/span>]<\/li>\n
  62. P. Valdastri, R. J. Webster III, C. Quaglia, M. Quirini, A. Menciassi, P. Dario, \u201cA New Mechanism for Meso-Scale Legged Locomotion in Compliant Tubular Environments\u201d, IEEE Transactions on Robotics, 2009, Vol. 25, No. 5, pp. 1047-1057. [ PDF <\/a><\/strong><\/span>]<\/li>\n
  63. P. Valdastri, S. Tognarelli, A. Menciassi, P. Dario, \u201cA scalable platform for biomechanical studies of tissue cutting forces\u201d, Measurement Science and Technology, 2009, Vol. 20, 045801 (11pp). [ PDF <\/a><\/strong><\/span>]<\/li>\n
  64. E. Buselli, P. Valdastri, M. Quirini, A. Menciassi, P. Dario, \u201cSuperelastic leg design optimization for an endoscopic capsule with active locomotion\u201d, Smart Materials and Structures, 2009, Vol. 18, 015001 (8pp). [ PDF <\/a><\/strong><\/span>]<\/li>\n
  65. P. Valdastri, C. Quaglia, E. Susilo, A. Menciassi, P. Dario, C.N. Ho, G. Anhoeck, M.O. Schurr, \u201cWireless Therapeutic Endoscopic Capsule: in-vivo Experiment\u201d, Endoscopy, 2008, Vol. 40, pp. 979-982. [ PDF <\/a><\/strong><\/span>] [ COVER <\/a><\/strong><\/span>]<\/li>\n
  66. P. Valdastri, A. Menciassi, P. Dario, \u201cTransmission Power Requirements for Novel ZigBee Implants in the Gastrointestinal Tract\u201d, IEEE Transactions on Biomedical Engineering, 2008, Vol. 55, No. 6, pp. 1705-1710. [ PDF <\/a><\/strong><\/span>] [ COVER <\/a><\/strong><\/span>]<\/li>\n
  67. P. Valdastri, S. Rossi, A. Menciassi, V. Lionetti, F. Bernini, F. A. Recchia, P. Dario, \u201cAn Implantable ZigBee Ready Telemetric Platform For In Vivo Monitoring Of Physiological Parameters\u201d, Sensors and Actuators A: Physical, 2008, Vol. 142, No. 1, pp. 369-378. \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 [PDF <\/a><\/strong><\/span>]<\/li>\n
  68. A. Sieber, P. Valdastri, K. Houston, C. Eder, O. Tonet, A. Menciassi, P. Dario, \u201cA Novel Haptic Platform for Real Time Bilateral Biomanipulation with a MEMS Sensor for Triaxial Force Feedback\u201d, Sensors and Actuators A: Physical, 2008, Vol. 142, No. 1, pp. 19-27. [ PDF <\/a><\/strong><\/span>]<\/li>\n
  69. A. Sieber, P. Valdastri, K. Houston, A. Menciassi, P. Dario, \u201cFlip Chip Microassembly of a Silicon Triaxial Force Sensor on Flexible Substrates\u201d, Sensors and Actuators A: Physical, 2008, Vol. 142, No. 1, pp. 421-428. [ PDF <\/a><\/strong><\/span>]<\/li>\n
  70. L. Beccai, S. Roccella, L. Ascari, P. Valdastri, A. Sieber, M. C. Carrozza, P. Dario, \u201cDevelopment and Experimental Analysis of a Soft Compliant Tactile Microsensor to be Integrated in an Antropomorphic Artificial Hand\u201d, IEEE\/ASME Transactions on Mechatronics, 2008, Vol. 13, No. 2, pp. 158-168. [ PDF <\/a><\/strong><\/span>]<\/li>\n
  71. C. Oddo, P. Valdastri, L. Beccai, S. Roccella, M.C. Carrozza, P. Dario, \u201cInvestigation on calibration methods for multi-axis, linear and redundant force sensors\u201d, Measurement Science and Technology, 2007, Vol. 18, pp.623-631. [ PDF <\/a><\/strong><\/span>]<\/li>\n
  72. P. Valdastri, K. Houston, A. Menciassi, P. Dario, A. Sieber, M. Yanagihara, M. Fujie, \u201cMiniaturised Cutting Tool with Triaxial Force Sensing Capabilities for Minimally Invasive Surgery\u201d, ASME Journal of Medical Devices, 2007, Vol. 1, N. 3, pp. 206-211. [ PDF <\/a><\/strong><\/span>]<\/li>\n
  73. G. Turchetti, B. Labella, P. Valdastri, A. Menciassi, P. Dario, \u201cThe importance of giving an alternative: the case of fetal surgery\u201d, Int. J. Healthcare Technology and Management, 2007, Vol. 8, Nos. 3-4, pp.250\u2013267. [ PDF <\/a><\/strong><\/span>]<\/li>\n
  74. P. Valdastri, K. Harada, A. Menciassi, L. Beccai, C. Stefanini, M. Fujie, and P. Dario, \u201cIntegration of a Miniaturised Triaxial Force Sensor in a Minimally Invasive Surgical Tool\u201d, IEEE Transactions on Biomedical Engineering, 2006, Vol. 53, No. 11, 2397-2400. [ PDF<\/strong><\/span> <\/a>]<\/li>\n
  75. P. Valdastri, P. Corradi, A. Menciassi, T. Schmickl, K. Crailsheim, J. Seyfried, P. Dario, \u201cMicromanipulation, Communication and Swarm Intelligence Issues in a Swarm Microrobotic Platform\u201d, Robotics and Autonomous Systems, 2006, Vol. 54, No. 10, pp. 789-804. [ PDF <\/a><\/strong><\/span>]<\/li>\n
  76. P. Valdastri, S. Roccella, L. Beccai, E. Cattin, A. Menciassi, M. C. Carrozza, P. Dario, \u201cCharacterization of a novel hybrid silicon three-axial force sensor\u201d, Sensors and Actuators A: Physical, 2005, Vol. 123-124C, pp. 249-257. [PDF <\/a><\/strong><\/span>]<\/li>\n
  77. L. Beccai, S. Roccella, A. Arena, F. Valvo, P. Valdastri, A. Menciassi, M. C. Carrozza, P. Dario, \u201cDesign and fabrication of a hybrid silicon three axial force sensor for biomechanical applications\u201d, Sensors and Actuators A: Physical, 2005, Vol. 120, No. 2, pp. 370-382. [PDF <\/a><\/strong><\/span>]<\/li>\n
  78. P. Valdastri, A. Menciassi, A. Arena, C. Caccamo, and P. Dario, \u201cAn Implantable Telemetry Platform System for in vivo Monitoring of Physiological Parameters\u201d, IEEE Transactions on Information Technology in Biomedicine, 2004, Vol. 8, No. 3, pp. 271-278. [PDF <\/a><\/strong><\/span>]<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    SELECTED CONFERENCE PUBLICATIONS<\/h2>\n
      \n
    1. Garbin, N., Wang, L., Chandler, J. H., Obstein, K. L., Simaan, N., & Valdastri, P. (2018, March). A disposable continuum endoscope using piston-driven parallel bellow actuator. In\u00a0Medical Robotics (ISMR), 2018 International Symposium on<\/i>\u00a0(pp. 1-6). IEEE. [Best Student Paper Award<\/a>]<\/li>\n
    2. P.R. Slawinski, C.T. Garcia, A.Z. Taddese, K.L. Obstein, P. Valdastri, \u201cTowards Recovering a Lost Degree of Freedom in Magnet-Driven Robotic Capsule Endoscopy\u201d, ASME Design of Medical Devices Conference, April 2017, Minneapolis, Minnesota, In-Press<\/li>\n
    3. A. Taddese, P. Slawinski, K. L. Obstein, P. Valdastri, \u201cNonholonomic Closed-loop Velocity Control of a Soft-tethered Magnetic Endoscope\u201d, in Proc. of IEEE\/RSJ International Conference on Intelligent Robots and Systems (IROS 2016), Daejeon, Korea, October 9-14, 2016, in press. [ Accepted Paper<\/strong><\/span><\/a> ]<\/li>\n
    4. A. Taddese, P. Slawinski, K. L. Obstein, P. Valdastri, \u201cClosed Loop Control of a Tethered Magnetic Capsule Endoscope\u201d, Robotic Science and Systems 2016, Ann Arbor, MI, USA. [ PDF<\/strong><\/span><\/a> ]<\/li>\n
    5. A. Taddese, M. Beccani, E. Susilo, P. Volgyesi, A. Ledeczi, P. Valdastri, \u201cToward Rapid Prototyping of Miniature Capsule Robots\u201d, IEEE International Conference on Robotics and Automation (ICRA) 2015, Seattle, WA, USA, pp. 4704-4709. [ PDF<\/strong><\/span><\/a> ]<\/li>\n
    6. J. Wade, M. Beccani, A. Myszka, E. T. Bekele, P. Valdastri, P. Flemming, T. Withrow, N. Sarkar, \u201cDesign and Implementation of an Instrumented Cane for Gait Recognition\u201d, IEEE International Conference on Robotics and Automation (ICRA) 2015, Seattle, WA, USA, pp. 5904-5909. [ PDF<\/strong><\/span><\/a> ]<\/li>\n
    7. C. S. Bell, G. Puerto, G. Mariottini, P. Valdastri, \u201cSix DOF Pose Estimation for Teleoperated Flexible Endoscopes Using Optical Flow: A Comparative Study\u201d, IEEE International Conference on Robotics and Automation (ICRA) 2014, Hong Kong, China, pp. 5386-5392. [ PDF<\/strong><\/span><\/a> ]<\/li>\n
    8. X. Wang, C. Di Natali, M. Beccani, M. Kern, P. Valdastri, M. Rentschler, \u201cNovel Medical Wired Palpation Device: A Device Validation Study Of Material Properties\u201d, Transducers 2013, Barcelona, Spain, pp. 1653-1658. [ PDF<\/strong><\/span><\/a> ]<\/li>\n
    9. M. Beccani, C. Di Natali, M. E. Rentschler, P. Valdastri, \u201cWireless Tissue Palpation: Proof of Concept for a Single Degree of Freedom\u201d, IEEE International Conference on Robotics and Automation (ICRA) 2013, Karlsruhe, Germany, pp. 703-709. [\u00a0PDF<\/strong><\/span><\/a> ]<\/li>\n
    10. M. Beccani, C. Di Natali, M. Rentschler, P. Valdastri, \u201cUniaxial Wireless Tissue Palpation Device for Minimally Invasive Surgery\u201d, ASME Design of Medical Devices Conference, April 2013, Minneapolis, Minnesota, ASME Journal of Medical Devices, Vol. 7, N. 2, 020919 (3 pp). [ PDF<\/strong><\/span><\/a> ]<\/li>\n
    11. C. Di Natali, P. Valdastri \u201cRemote active magnetic actuation for a single-access surgical robotic manipulator\u201d, in Proc. of the XVI Annual Conference of the International Society for Computer Aided Surgery (ISCAS) 2012, Pisa, Italy, June 2012, International Journal of Computer Assisted Radiology and Surgery, 2012, Vol. 7, Suppl. 1, pp. S169-S170. [ PDF<\/strong><\/span> <\/a>] [ AWARD <\/a><\/strong><\/span>]<\/li>\n
    12. C. Di Natali, T. Ranzani, M. Simi, A. Menciassi, P. Valdastri \u201cTrans-abdominal Active Magnetic Linkage for Robotic Surgery: Concept Definition and Model Assessment\u201d, in Proc. of IEEE International Conference on Robotics and Automation (ICRA) 2012, St Paul, MN, USA, May 2012, pp. 695-700. [ PDF <\/a><\/strong><\/span>]<\/li>\n
    13. M. Simi, G. Gerboni, A. Menciassi, P. Valdastri, \u201cMagnetic Mechanism for Wireless Capsule Biopsy\u201d, in Proc. of ASME Design of Medical Devices Conference, April 10-12, 2012, Minneapolis, MN, ASME Journal of Medical Devices, Vol. 6, p. 017611-1. [ PDF <\/a><\/strong><\/span>] [ AWARD <\/a><\/span><\/strong>]<\/li>\n
    14. T. Ranzani, C. Di Natali, M. Simi, A. Menciassi, P. Dario, P. Valdastri, \u201cA Novel Surgical Robotic Platform Minimizing Access Trauma\u201d, in Proc. of 4th Hamlyn Symposium on Medical Robotics, London, UK, June 2011, pp. 15-16. [ PDF <\/a><\/strong><\/span>] [ AWARD <\/a><\/strong><\/span>]<\/li>\n
    15. P. Valdastri, G. Ciuti, A. Verbeni, A. Menciassi, P. Dario, A. Arezzo, M. Morino, \u201cMagnetic air capsule robotic system: a novel approach for painless colonoscopy\u201d, 19th International Congress of the European Association of Endoscopic Surgery (EAES) in Turin, Italy. [ PDF<\/strong><\/span> <\/a>] [ AWARD <\/a><\/strong><\/span>]<\/li>\n
    16. M. Simi, G. Sardi, P. Valdastri, A. Menciassi, P. Dario, \u201cMagnetic Levitation Camera Robot for Endoscopic Surgery\u201d, in Proc. of IEEE International Conference on Robotics and Automation (ICRA) 2011, Shanghai, China, May 2011, pp. 5279-5284. [ PDF <\/a><\/strong><\/span>]<\/li>\n
    17. O. Alonso, J. Canals, L. Freixas, J. Samitier, A. Dieguez, M. Vatteroni, E. Susilo, C. Cavallotti, P. Valdastri, \u201cEnabling multiple robotic functions in an endoscopic capsule for the entire gastrointestinal tract exploration\u201d, in Proc. ESSCIRC, 2010, pp. 386-389. [PDF<\/a><\/strong><\/span>]<\/li>\n
    18. J. L. Toennies, G. Ciuti, B. F. Smith, A. Menciassi, P. Valdastri, and Robert J. Webster III, \u201cToward Tetherless Insufflation of the GI Tract\u201d, in Proc. IEEE Engineering in Medicine and Biology Society Conference (EMBC) 2010, Buenos Aires, Argentina, September 2010, pp. 1946-1949. [ PDF <\/a><\/span><\/strong>]<\/li>\n
    19. G. Tortora, S. Caccavaro, P. Valdastri, A. Menciassi, P. Dario, \u201cDesign of an autonomous jellyfish miniature robot based on a novel concept of magnetic actuation\u201d, in Proc. of IEEE International Conference on Robotics and Automation (ICRA) 2010, Anchorage, AK, USA, May 2010, pp. 1592-1597. [ PDF <\/strong><\/span>]<\/li>\n
    20. L. S. Chiang, P. S. Jay, P. Valdastri, A. Menciassi, P. Dario, \u201cTendon Sheath Analysis for Prediction of Distal End Force and Elongation\u201d, in Proc. IEEE\/ASME Conference on Advanced Intelligent Mechatronics 2009, Singapore, July 2009, pp. 332-337. [ PDF <\/a><\/strong><\/span>]<\/li>\n
    21. O. Tonet, M. Marinelli, G. Megali, A. Sieber, P. Valdastri, A. Menciassi, P. Dario, \u201cControl of a teleoperated nanomanipulator with time delay under direct vision feedback\u201d, in Proc. of IEEE International Conference on Robotics and Automation (ICRA) 2007, Rome, Italy, April 2007, pp. 3514-3519. [ PDF <\/a><\/strong><\/span>]<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

      BOOK CHAPTERS<\/h2>\n
        \n
      1. V. N. Valentine, P. Valdastri, \u201cCapsule robots for endoscopy\u201d, AccessScience\/McGraw-Hill Yearbook of Science & Technology 2014, in press.<\/li>\n
      2. J. L. Toennies, R. J. Webster III, P. Valdastri, \u201cMesoscale Mobile Robots for Gastrointestinal Minimally Invasive Surgery (MIS)\u201d, Chapter 10, pp. 224-251, in \u201cMedical Robotics – Minimally Invasive Surgery\u201d edited by Paula Gomes, Woodhead Publishing Series in Biomaterials: Number 51, ISBN 0-85709-130-1. [ UNCORRECTED PROOFS<\/a><\/strong><\/span> ]<\/li>\n
      3. A. Menciassi, P. Valdastri, K. Harada, P. Dario, \u201cSingle and Multiple Robotic Capsules for Endoluminal Diagnosis and Surgery\u201d, Chapter 14, pp. 313-354, in \u201cSurgical Robotics – System Applications and Visions\u201d, edited by J. Rosen, B. Hannaford, R. Satava, published by Springer, 1st Edition, 2011, XXII, 819 p. 365 illus, Hardcover, ISBN: 978-1-4419-1125-4.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

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