Theses

    Petr Jordan (2008), Ph.D. Harvard University
    "Image-Based Mechanical Characterization of Soft Tissue using Three Dimensional Ultrasound"
    Abstract, Complete Thesis (4.95MB)

    Paul Martin Novotny (2007), Ph.D. Harvard University
    "Real-Time Processing of Three Dimensional Ultrasound for Intracardiac Surgery"
    Abstract, Complete Thesis (1.89MB)

    Aaron Michael Dollar (2006), Ph.D. Harvard University
    "Design Principles for Robust Grasping in Unstructured Environments"
    Abstract, Complete Thesis (3.54MB)

    Ryan Andrew Beasley (2006), Ph.D. Harvard University
    "Model-Based Error Correction for Instrument Flexion in Robotic Surgery"
    Abstract, Complete Thesis (1.85MB)

    Amy Elizabeth Kerdok (2006), Ph.D. Harvard University
    "Characterizing the Nonlinear Mechanical Response of Liver to Surgical Manipulation"
    Abstract, Complete Thesis (4.35MB)

    Christopher Robert Wagner (2006), Ph.D. Harvard University
    "Force Feedback in Surgery: Physical Constraints and Haptic Information"
    Abstract, Complete Thesis (4.37MB)

    Thomas Debus (2006), Ph.D. Boston University
    "Modeling By Manipulation – Enhancing Robot Perception Through Contact State Estimation"
    Abstract, Complete Thesis (2.64 MB)

    Solomon Gilbert Diamond (2004), Ph.D. Harvard University
    "Cognitive Effects on the Neurophysiology and Biomechanics of Stroke Recovery"
    Abstract, Complete Thesis (2.15MB)

    Anna M Galea (2004), Ph.D. Harvard University
    "Mapping Tactile Imaging Information: Parameter Estimation and Deformable Registration"
    Abstract, Complete Thesis (5.00MB)

    Heather Elspeth Gunter (2003), Ph.D. Harvard University
    "Mechanical Stresses in Vocal Fold Tissue During Voice Production"
    Abstract, Complete Thesis (6.40MB)

    Jeremy Wynne Cannon (2003), S.M. Massachusetts Institute of Technology
    "Spatial Compounding and Segmentation of Volumetric Ultrasound Data Sets for Generating Interactive Anatomic Models"
    Abstract, Complete Thesis (5.66MB)

    William Jeane Peine (1999), Ph.D. Harvard University
    "Remote palpation instruments for minimally invasive surgery"
    Abstract, Complete Thesis (5.57MB)

    Parris Saxon Wellman (1999), Ph.D. Harvard University
    "Tactile Imaging"
    Abstract, Complete Thesis (5.15MB)

    Aram Zaven Hajian (1997), Ph.D. Harvard University
    "A characterization of the mechanical impedance of human hands"
    Abstract, Complete Thesis (4.30MB)

    Diane Tanya Victoria Pawluk (1997), Ph.D. Harvard University
    "A viscoelastic model of the human fingerpad and a holistic model of human touch"
    Abstract, Complete Thesis (4.36MB)

    Jae S. Son (1996), Ph.D. Harvard University
    "Integration of tactile sensing and robot hand control (grasp refinement)"
    Abstract, Complete Thesis (6.61MB)

    Dimitrios Apostolos Kontarinis (1995), Ph.D. Harvard University
    "Tactile displays for dextrous telemanipulation (manipulation tasks, vibration, shape)"
    Abstract


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