Journal articles

2024

• M Richter, V K Venkiteswaran, J-P de Vries, and S Misra, “APOLLO: advanced magnetic probes for minimally invasive endovascular interventions”, European Heart Journal, March 2024. Accepted

• C Siebenmorgen, C Wang, L Bosscher Navarro, D Parisi, S Misra, V K Venkiteswaran, and P van Rijn, “Minimally designed thermo-magnetic dual responsive soft robots for complex applications”, Journal of Materials Chemistry B, March 2024. Accepted.

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• L Masjosthusmann, M Richter, P Makushko, D Makarov, and S Misra, “Miniaturized variable stiffness gripper locally actuated by magnetic fields”, Advanced Intelligent Systems, March 2024. In Press.

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• T L Thomas, J Bos, J J Huaroto, V K Venkiteswaran, and S Misra, “A magnetically-actuated variable stiffness manipulator based on deployable shape memory polymer springs”, Advanced Intelligent Systems, 6(2):2200465, February 2024.

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• Z Wang, A Klingner, V Magdanz, S Misra, and I S M Khalil, “Soft bio-microrobots: Towards biomedical applications”, Advanced Intelligent Systems, 6(2):2300093, February 2024.

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• F De Tommasi, E Schena, M Carassiti, P Jutte, V K Venkiteswaran, and S Misra, “Temperature assessment during radiofrequency ablation in ex vivo long bone by fiber Bragg grating sensors”, IEEE Sensors Journal, 24(4):4542–4548, February 2024.

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• F N Piñan Basualdo, R van de Weerd, and S Misra, “Tunable magnetic trap: Using passive elements to control magnetic microrobots”, IEEE Robotics and Automation Letters, 9(2):1788–1794, February 2024.

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• S Mohanty Y-H Lin, A Paul, M R P van den Broek, T Segers, and S Misra, “Acoustically-actuated flow in microrobots powered by axisymmetric resonant bubbles”, Advanced Intelligent Systems, 6(1):2470004, January 2024.

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2023

• F N Piñan Basualdo and S Misra, “Collaborative magnetic agents for 3D microrobotic grasping”, Advanced Intelligent Systems, 5(12):2300365, December 2023.    

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• M Richter, V K Venkiteswaran, and S Misra, “Concentric tube-inspired magnetic reconfiguration of variable stiffness catheters for needle guidance”, IEEE Robotics and Automation Letters, 8(10):6555–6562, October 2023.  

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• C Li, S Misra, and I S M Khalil, “Navigation of untethered small-scale helical devices using magnetic system under ultrasound guidance”, IEEE Transactions on Medical Robotics and Bionics, 5(4):1093–1104, November 2023.

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• C M Heunis, B Silva, G Sereni, M C W Lam, B Belakhal, A Gaborit, B Wermelink, B R H Geelkerken, and S Misra, “The Flux One magnetic navigation system: A preliminary assessment for stent implantation”, IEEE Robotics and Automation Letters, 8(9):5640–5647, September 2023.

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• M Richter, J Sikorski, P Makushko, Y Zabila, V K Venkiteswaran, D Makarov, and S Misra, “Locally addressable energy efficient actuation of magnetic soft actuator array systems”, Advanced Science, 10(24):2302077, August 2023.

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• J J Huaroto, L Capuano, M Kaya, I Hlukhau, F Assayag, S Mohanty, G-W Römer, and S Misra, “Two-photon microscopy for microrobotics: Visualization of micro-agents below fixed tissue”, PLoS ONE, 18(8):e0289725, August 2023.  

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• M de Vries, M Wijntjes, J Sikorski, P Moreira, N J van de Berg, J J van den Dobbelsteen, and S Misra, “MR-guided HDR prostate brachytherapy with teleoperated steerable needles”, Journal of Robotic Surgery, 17(5):2461–2469, July 2023.  

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• C M Heunis, Z Wang, G de Vente, S Misra, and V K Venkiteswaran, “A magnetic bio-inspired soft carrier as a temperature-controlled gastrointestinal drug delivery system”, Macromolecular Bioscience, 23(7):2200559, July 2023.  

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• A Riccardi, G P Furtado†, J Sikorski, M Vendittelli, and S Misra, “Field model identification and control of a mobile electromagnet for remote actuation of soft robots“, IEEE Robotics and Automation Letters, 8(7): 4092–4098, July 2023.

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• M Richter, M Kaya, J Sikorski, L Abelmann, V K Venkiteswaran, and S Misra, “Magnetic soft helical manipulators with local dipole interactions for flexibility and forces”, Soft Robotics, 10(3):647–659, June 2023.  

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• C Wang, A Mzyk, R Schirhagl, S Misra, and V K Venkiteswaran, “Biocompatible film-coating of magnetic soft robots for mucoadhesive locomotion”, Advanced Materials Technologies, 8(12):2201813, June 2023.

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• J J Huaroto, M Richter, M Malafaia, J Kim, C-S Kim, J-O Park, J Sikorski, and S Misra, “MagNeed – Needle-shaped electromagnets for localized actuation within compact workspaces“, IEEE Robotics and Automation Letters, 8(6):3907–3914, June 2023.

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• P R Lloyd, T L Thomas, V K Venkiteswaran, G Pittiglio, J H Chandler, P Valdastri, and S Misra, “A magnetically-actuated coiling soft robot with variable stiffness“, IEEE Robotics and Automation Letters, 8(6):3262–3269, June 2023.  

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• C Li, S Misra, and I S M Khalil, “Closed-loop control characterization of untethered small-scale helical device in physiological fluid with dynamic flow rates”, Advanced Intelligent Systems, 5(5):2200322, May 2023.

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• K Zhang, A Klingner, Y Le Gars, S Misra, V Magdanz, I S M. Khalil, “Locomotion of bovine spermatozoa during the transition from individual cells to bundles”, Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, 120(3): e2211911120, January 2023.

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2022

• F Šuligoj, C M Heunis, S Mohanty, and S Misra, “Intravascular tracking of micro-agents using medical ultrasound: Towards clinical applications”, IEEE Transactions on Biomedical Engineering, 69(12): 3739–3748, December 2022.

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• V D Trikalitis, N J J Kroese, M Kaya, C Cofiño-Fabres, S ten Den, I S M Khalil, S Misra, H F J M Koopman, R Passier, V Schwach, and J Rouwkema, “Embedded 3D printing of dilute particle suspensions into dense complex tissue fibers using shear thinning xanthan baths”, Biofabrication, 15(1):015014, December 2022.  

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• T L Thomas, J Sikorski, G K Ananthasuresh, V K Venkiteswaran, and S Misra, “Design, sensing and control of a magnetic compliant continuum manipulator”, IEEE Transactions on Medical Robotics and Bionics, 4(4): 910–921, November 2022.

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• Z Wang, A Klingner, V Magdanz, M W Hoppenreijs, S Misra, I S M Khalil, “Flagellar propulsion of sperm cells against a time-periodic interaction force”, Advanced Biology, 2200210-1–2200210-16, October 2022.

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• M Kaya, F Stein, P Padmanaban, Z Zhang, J Rouwkema, I S M Khalil, and S Misra, “Visualization of micro-agents and surroundings by real-time multicolor fluorescence microscopy”, Scientific Reports, 12(13375), August 2022.

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• C M Heunis, K J Behrendt, E E G Hekman, C Moers, J-P P M de Vries, and S Misra, “Design and evaluation of a magnetic rotablation catheter for arterial stenosis”, IEEE/ASME Transactions on Mechatronics, 27(3): 1761–1772, June 2022.  

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• J Sikorski, C M Heunis, R Obeid, V K Venkiteswaran, and S Misra, “A flexible catheter system for ultrasound-guided magnetic projectile delivery”, IEEE Transactions on Robotics, 38(3): 1959–1972, June 2022.  

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• C Wang, V R Puranam, S Misra, and V K Venkiteswaran, “A snake-inspired multi-segmented magnetic soft robot towards medical applications”, IEEE Robotics and Automation Letters,  7(2):5795–5802, April 2022.  

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• M M Micheal, A A M Sadek, C-S Kim, J-O Park, S Misra, and I S M Khalil, “2D Magnetic actuation and localization of surface milli-rollers in low reynolds numbers“, IEEE Robotics and Automation Letters, 7(2): 3874–3881, April 2022.  

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• S Mohanty, A Paul, P M Matos, J Zhang J Sikorski, and S Misra, “CeFlowBot: A biomimetic flow-driven microrobot that navigates under magneto-acoustic fields”, Small, 18(9):2105829-1–2105829-7, March 2022.

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• S Mohanty, R-J Fidder, P Mendes, C M Heunis, M Kaya, N Blanken, and S Misra, “SonoTweezer: An acoustically-powered end-effector for underwater micromanipulation”, IEEE Transactions on Ultrasonics, Ferroelectrics, and Frequency Control, 69(3): 988–997, March 2022.

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2021

• M de Vries, J Sikorski, S Misra, and J J van den Dobbelsteen, “Axially rigid steerable needle with compliant active tip control”, PLoS ONE, 16(12): e0261089-1–18, December 2021.  

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• S Mohanty, J Zhang, J M McNeill, T Kuenen, F P Linde, J Rouwkema, and S Misra, “Acoustically-actuated bubble-powered rotational micro-propellers”, Sensors and Actuators B: Chemical, 347(15): 130589-1–130589-7, November 2021.

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• M Aggravi, D A L Estima, A Krupa, S Misra, and C Pacchierotti, ”Haptic teleoperation of flexible needles combining 3D guidance and needle tip force feedback”, IEEE Robotics and Automation Letters, 6(3): 4859–4866, July 2021.  

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• M Kaya, F Stein, J Rouwkema, I S M Khalil, and S Misra, “Serial imaging of micro-agents and cancer cell spheroids in a microfluidic channel using multicolor fluorescence microscopy”, PLoS ONE, 16(6): e0253222, June 2021.

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• F Šuligoj, C M Heunis, J Sikorski, and S Misra, ”RobUSt – An autonomous robotic ultrasound system for medical imaging”, IEEE Access, 9: 67456–67465, May 2021.

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• M Richter, V K Venkiteswaran, and S Misra, ”Multi-point orientation control of discretely-magnetized continuum manipulators”, IEEE Robotics and Automation Letters, 6(2): 3607–3614, April 2021.

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• T L Thomas, V K Venkiteswaran, G K Ananthasuresh, and S Misra, “Surgical applications of compliant mechanisms: A review”, ASME Journal of Mechanisms and Robotics, 13(2): 020801-1–020801-13, April 2021.  

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• A Tariverdi, V K Venkiteswaran, M Richter, O J Elle, J Tørresen, K Mathiassen, S Misra, and Ø G Martinsen, “A recurrent neural-network-based real-time dynamic model for soft continuum manipulators”, Frontiers in Robotics and AI: Machine Learning Techniques for Soft Robots, 8(631303):1–19, March 2021.

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• V Magdanz, J Vivaldi, S Mohanty, A Klingner, M Vendittelli, J Simmchen, S Misra, and I S M Khalil, “Impact of segmented magnetization on the flagellar propulsion of sperm-templated microrobots“, Advanced Science, 2004037-1–2004037-17, February 2021.  

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• F Khan, D Barrera, S Sales, and S Misra, “Curvature, twist and pose measurements using fiber Bragg gratings in multi-core fiber: A comparative study between helical and straight core fibers”, Sensors and Actuators A: Physical, 317: 112442-1–112442-7, January 2021.    

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• C M Heunis, F Šuligoj, C F Santos, and S Misra, “Real-time multi-modal sensing and feedback for catheterization in porcine tissue“, Sensors, 21(1): 273–288, January 2021.

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2020

• N Ebrahimi, C Bi, D J Cappelleri, G Ciuti, A T Conn, D Faivre, N Habibi, A Hošovský, V Iacovacci, I S M Khalil, V Magdanz, S Misra, C Pawashe, R Rashidifar, P E D Soto-Rodriguez, Z Fekete, A Jafari, “Magnetic actuation methods in bio/soft robotics”, Advanced Functional Materials, 2005137-1–2005137-40, December 2020.    

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• T L Thomas, V K Venkiteswaran, G K Ananthasuresh, and S Misra, “A monolithic compliant continuum manipulator: A proof-of-concept study”, ASME Journal of Mechanisms and Robotics, 12(6): 061006-1–061006-10, December 2020.  

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• S Mohanty, I S M Khalil, and S Misra, “Contactless acoustic micro/nano manipulation: A paradigm for next generation applications in life sciences”, Proceedings of the Royal Society A: Mathematical, Physical and Engineering Sciences, 476(2243): 20200621-1–20200621-26, November 2020.

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• V K Venkiteswaran, D K Tan, and S Misra, “Tandem actuation of legged locomotion and grasping manipulation in soft robots using magnetic fields”, Extreme Mechanics Letters, 41(101023): 1–11, November 2020.

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• J Sikorski, S Mohanty, and S Misra, “MILiMAC: Flexible catheter with miniaturized electromagnets as a small-footprint system for microrobotic tasks”, IEEE Robotics and Automation Letters, 5(4): 5260–5267, October 2020.

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• S Mohanty, Q Jin, G P Furtado, A Ghosh, G Pahapale, I S M Khalil, D H Gracias, and S Misra, “Bi-directional propulsion of arc-shaped micro-swimmers driven by precessing magnetic fields”, Advanced Intelligent Systems, 2(9): 2000064-1–2000064-10, September 2020.  

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• F Khan, A Donder, S Galvan, F Rodriguez y Baena, and S Misra, “Pose measurement of flexible medical instruments using Fiber Bragg gratings in multi-core fiber”, IEEE Sensors Journal, 20(18): 10955–10962, September 2020.

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• C M Heunis, B F Barata, G P Furtado, and S Misra, “Collaborative surgical robots: Optical tracking during endovascular surgery”, IEEE Robotics and Automation Magazine, 27(3): 29–44, September 2020.

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• I S M Khalil, A Klingner, Y Hamed, Y S Hassan, and S Misra, “Controlled non-contact manipulation of non-magnetic untethered microbeads orbiting two-tailed microrobot”, IEEE Transactions on Robotics, 36(4): 1320–1332, August 2020.  

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• V Magdanz, I S M Khalil, J Simmchen, G P Furtado, S Mohanty, J Gebauer, H Xu, A Klingner, A Aziz, M Medina Sánchez, O G Schmidt, and S Misra, “IRONSperm: Sperm-templated soft magnetic microrobots”, Science Advances, 6: eaba5855-1–eaba5855-15, July 2020  

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• A Tariverdi, V K Venkiteswaran, Ø G Martinsen, O J Elle, J Tørresen, and S Misra, “Dynamic modeling of soft continuum manipulators using lie group variational integration”, PLoS ONE, 15(7): e0236121-1–e0236121-29, July 2020.  

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• F S Farimani, M de Rooij, E E G Hekman, and S Misra, “Frictional characteristics of fusion deposition modeling manufactured surfaces”, Rapid Prototyping Journal, 26(6): 1095–1102, April 2020.  

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• F S Farimani, M Mojarradi, E E G Hekman, and S Misra, “PneuAct-II: Hybrid manufactured electromagnetically stealth pneumatic stepper actuator”, IEEE Robotics and Automation Letters, 5(2): 3587–3592, April 2020.  

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• C M Heunis, Y P Wotte, J Sikorski, G P Furtado, and S Misra, “The ARMM system – Autonomous steering of magnetically-actuated catheters: Towards endovascular applications”, IEEE Robotics and Automation Letters, 5(2): 704–711, April 2020.    

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• I S M Khalil, V Magdanz, J Simmchen, A Klingner, and S Misra, “Resemblance between motile and magnetically-actuated sperm cells”, Applied Physics Letters, 116, 063702-1–063702-5, February 2020.

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2019

• M Kaya, U Sakthivel, I S M Khalil and S Misra, “Development of a high-frequency coil driver for magnetic manipulation systems”, IEEE Magnetics Letters, 10(1): 2104905-1–2104905-5, December 2019.      

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• A Adel, M Mansour, M M Micheal, A Hassan, I S M Khalil, and S Misra, “Magnetic localization for an electromagnetic-based haptic interface”, IEEE Magnetics Letters, 10(1): 2102705-1–2102705-5, December 2019.

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• J Sikorski, C M Heunis, F Franco, and S Misra, “The ARMM system: An optimized mobile electromagnetic coil for non-linear actuation of flexible surgical instruments”, IEEE Transactions on Magnetics, 55(9): 1–9, September 2019.    

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• V K Venkiteswaran, J Sikorski, and S Misra, “Shape and contact force estimation of continuum manipulators using pseudo rigid body models”, Mechanism and Machine Theory, 139: 34–45, September 2019.

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• I S M Khalil, A Klingner, V Magdanz, F Striggow, M. Medina Sanchez, O G Schmidt and S Misra, “Modeling of spermbots in a viscous colloidal suspension”, Advanced Theory and Simulations, 2(8): 1900072-1–1900072-11, August 2019.  

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• I S M Khalil, A Klingner, Y Hamed, V Magdanz, M Toubar and S Misra, “Characterization of flagellar propulsion of soft microrobotic sperm in a viscous heterogeneous medium”, Frontiers in Robotics and AI, 6(65): 1–12, July 2019.  

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• F Ongaro, D Niehoff, S Mohanty, and S Misra, “A contactless and biocompatible approach for 3D active microrobotic targeted drug delivery”, Micromachines, 10(504): 1–11, July 2019.  

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• F Khan, A Denasi, D Barrera, J Madrigal, S Sales, and S Misra, “Multi-core optical fibers with Bragg gratings as shape sensor for flexible medical instruments”, IEEE Sensors Journal, 19(14): 5878–5884, July 2019.  

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• I S M Khalil, A Adel, D Mahdy, M M Micheal, M Mansour, N Hamdi, and S Misra, “Magnetic localization and control of helical robots for clearing superficial blood clots”, Applied Physics Letters Bioengineering, 3(2): 026104-1–026104-10, May 2019.

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• F Ongaro, Q Jin, U Siciliani de Cumis, A Ghosh, A Denasi, D H Gracias, and S Misra, “Force characterization and analysis of thin film actuators for untethered microdevices”, AIP Advances, 9(5): 055011-1–055011-5, May 2019.  

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• J Sikorski, A Denasi, G Bucchi, S Scheggi, and S Misra, “Vision-based 3D control of magnetically-actuated catheter using BigMag – An array of mobile electromagnetic coils”, IEEE/ASME Transactions on Mechatronics, 24(2): 505–516, April 2019.        

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• V K Venkiteswaran, L Peña Samaniego, J Sikorski, and S Misra, “Bio-inspired terrestrial motion of magnetic soft millirobots”, IEEE Robotics and Automation Letters, 4(2): 1753–1759, April 2019.

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• S Mohanty, U Siciliani de Cumis, M Solsona, and S Misra, “Bi-directional transportation of micro-agents induced by symmetry-broken acoustic streaming”, AIP Advances, 9(3): 035352-1–035352-5, March 2019.    

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• P Moreira, L Kuil, P Dias, R Borra, and S Misra, “Tele-operated MRI-guided needle insertion for prostate interventions”, Journal of Medical Robotics Research, 4(1): 1842003-1–1842003-1–3, March 2019.

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• F Ongaro, S Pane, S Scheggi, and S Misra, “Design of an electromagnetic setup for independent 3D control of pairs of identical and non-identical microrobots”, IEEE Transactions on Robotics, 35(1): 174–183, February 2019.

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• F Ongaro, C M Heunis, and S Misra, “Precise model-free spline-based approach for magnetic field mapping”, IEEE Magnetics Letters, 10: 2100405, January 2019.

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2018

• N Shahriari, J R Georgiadis, M Oudkerk, and S Misra, “Hybrid control algorithm for flexible needle steering: Demonstration in phantom and human cadaver”, PLoS ONE, 13(12): e0210052, December 2018.  

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• C M Heunis, J Sikorski, and S Misra, “Flexible instruments for endovascular interventions: Improved magnetic steering, actuation, and image-guided surgical instruments”, IEEE Robotics and Automation Magazine, 25(3): 71–82, September 2018.    

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• J Chevrie, N Shahriari, M Babel, A Krupa, and S Misra, “Flexible needle steering in moving biological tissue with motion compensation using ultrasound and force feedback”, IEEE Robotics and Automation Letters, 3(3): 2338–2345, July 2018.  

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• S Scheggi, C Yoon, A Ghosh, D H Gracias, and S Misra, “A GPU-accelerated model-based tracker for untethered submillimeter grippers”, Robotics and Autonomous Systems, 103: 111–121, May 2018.

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• C Pacchierotti, F Ongaro, F van den Brink, C Yoon, D Prattichizzo, D H Gracias, and S Misra, “Steering and control of miniaturized untethered soft magnetic grippers with haptic feedback”, IEEE Transactions on Automation Science and Engineering, 15(1): 290–306, January 2018.

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• A Denasi and S Misra, “Independent and leader-follower control for two magnetic micro-agents”, IEEE Robotics and Automation Letters, 4(1): 218–225, January 2018.  

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2017

• F Ongaro, S Scheggi, A Ghosh, A Denasi, D H Gracias, and S Misra, “Design, characterization and control of thermally-responsive and magnetically-actuated micro-grippers at the air-water interface”, PLoS ONE, 12(12): e0187441, December 2017.

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• P Moreira, G van de Steeg, T Krabben, J Zandman, E E G Hekman, F van der Heijden, R J H Borra, and S Misra, “MIRIAM robot: A novel robotic system for MR-guided needle insertion in the prostate”, Journal of Medical Robotics Research, 2(3): 1750006-1–1750006-13, December 2017.  

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• T Araujo, M Abayazid, M J C M Rutten, and S Misra, “Segmentation and three-dimensional reconstruction of lesions using the Automated Breast Volume Scanner (ABVS)”, International Journal of Medical Robotics and Computer Assisted Surgery, 13(3): e1767, September 2017.

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• A Ghosh, C Yoon, F Ongaro, S Scheggi, F Selaru, S Misra, and D H Gracias, “Stimuli responsive soft untethered grippers for drug delivery and robotic surgery”, Frontiers in Mechanical Engineering, 3(7): 1–7, July 2017.  

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• N Shahriari, W Heerink, T van Katwijk, E Hekman, M Oudkerk, and S Misra, “Computed Tomography (CT)-compatible remote center of motion needle steering robot: Fusing CT images and electromagnetic sensor data”, Medical Engineering & Physics, 45: 71–77, July 2017.

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• A Klingner, I S M Khalil, V Magdanz, V M Fomin, O G Schmidt, and S Misra, “Modeling of unidirectional-overloaded transition in catalytic tubular microjets”, The Journal of Physical Chemistry – Part C: Energy Conversion and Storage, Optical and Electronic Devices, Interfaces, Nanomaterials, and Hard Matter, 121(27): 14854–14863, June 2017.  

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• F. Ongaro, S Scheggi, C Yoon, F van den Brink, S H Oh, D H Gracias, and S Misra, “Autonomous planning and control of soft untethered grippers in unstructured environments”, Journal of Micro-Bio Robotics, 12(1-4): 45–52, May 2017.    

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• G J Vrooijink, A Denasi, J G Grandjean, and S Misra, “Model predictive control of a robotically-actuated delivery sheath for beating heart compensation”, International Journal of Robotics Research, 36(2): 193–209, April 2017.

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• F Campisano, F Gramuglia, I Dawson, C Lyne, M Izmaylov, S Misra, E De Momi, D Morgan, K Obstein, and P Valdastri, “Gastric cancer screening in low-income countries: System design, fabrication, and analysis for an ultralow-cost endoscopy procedure”, IEEE Robotics and Automation Magazine, 24(2): 73–81, June 2017.  

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2016

• C Pacchierotti, S Scheggi, D Prattichizzo, and S Misra, “Haptic feedback for microrobotics applications: A review”, Frontiers in Robotics and AI, section Biomedical Robotics, 3(53): 1–7, August 2016.  

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• I S M Khalil, H Abass , M Shoukry , A Klingner , R M El-Nashar , M Serry and S Misra, “Robust and optimal control of magnetic microparticles inside fluidic channels with time-varying flow rates”, International Journal of Advanced Robotic Systems, 13(3): 1–13, June 2016.  

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• M Abayazid, C Pacchierotti, P Moreira, R Alterovitz, D Prattichizzo, and S Misra, “Experimental evaluation of co-manipulated ultrasound-guided flexible needle steering”, The International Journal of Medical Robotics and Computer Assisted Surgery, 12(2): 219–230, June 2016.

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• R J Roesthuis and S Misra, “Steering of multi-segment continuum manipulators using rigid-link modeling and FBG-based shape sensing”, IEEE Transactions on Robotics, 32(2): 372 – 382, April 2016.

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• M Abayazid, P Moreira, N Shahriari, A Zompas, and S Misra, “Three-dimensional needle steering using Automated Breast Volume Scanner (ABVS)”, Journal of Medical Robotics Research, 1(1): 1640005-1-9, March 2016.  

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2015

• C Pacchierotti, V Magdanz, M Medina Sanchez, O G Schmidt, D Prattichizzo, and S Misra, “Intuitive control of self-propelled microjets with haptic feedback”, Journal of Micro-Bio Robotics, 10(1-4): 37-53, October 2015.

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• N Shahriari, E E G Hekman, M Oudkerk, and S Misra, “Design and evaluation of a computed tomography- (CT-) compatible needle insertion device using an electromagnetic tracking system and CT images”, International Journal of Computer Assisted Radiology and Surgery, 10(11): 1845-1852, October 2015.

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• W Assaad, A Jahya, P Moreira, and S Misra, “Finite-element modeling of a bevel-tipped needle interacting with gel”, Journal of Mechanics in Medicine and Biology, 15(5): 1550079-1-15, October 2015.

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• P Moreira and S Misra, “Biomechanics-based curvature estimation for ultrasound-guided flexible needle steering in biological tissues”, Annals of Biomedical Engineering, 43(8): 1716-1726, August 2015.

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• M Abayazid, P Moreira, N Shahriari, S Patil, R Alterovitz, and S Misra, “Ultrasound-guided three-dimensional needle steering in biological tissue with curved surfaces”, Medical Engineering & Physics, 37(1): 145-150, January 2015.

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• I S M Khalil, V Magdanz, S O Sanchez, O G Schmidt, and S Misra, “Precise localization and control of catalytic Janus micromotors using weak magnetic fields”, International Journal of Advanced Robotic Systems, 12(2): 1-7, January 2015.

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2014

• C Pacchierotti, M Abayazid, S Misra and D Prattichizzo, “Teleoperation of steerable flexible needles by combining kinesthetic and vibratory feedback”, IEEE Transactions on Haptics, 7(4): 551-556, October-December 2014.

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• M Abayazid, G J Vrooijink, S Patil, R Alterovitz, and S Misra, “Experimental evaluation of ultrasound-guided 3D needle steering in biological tissue”, International Journal of Computer Assisted Radiology and Surgery, 9(6): 931-939, November 2014.

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• I S M Khalil, L Abelmann, and S Misra, “Magnetic-based motion control of paramagnetic microparticles with disturbance compensation”, IEEE Transactions on Magnetics, 50(10): 5400110, October 2014.    

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• G J Vrooijink, M Abayazid, S Patil, R Alterovitz, and S Misra, “Needle path planning and steering in a three-dimensional non-static environment using two-dimensional ultrasound images”, International Journal of Robotics Research, 33(10): 1361-1374, September 2014.

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• R J Roesthuis, M Kemp, J J van den Dobbelsteen, and S Misra, “Three-dimensional needle shape reconstruction using an array of fiber bragg grating sensors”, IEEE/ASME Transactions on Mechatronics, 19(4): 1115-1126, August 2014.

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• B Peerdeman, M Valori, D M Brouwer, E E G Hekman, S Misra, and S Stramigioli, “Development of underactuated fingers with joint locking and electromyographic control”, Mechanism and Machine Theory, 78: 307-323, August 2014.

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• I S M Khalil, V Magdanz, S O Sanchez, O G Schmidt, and S Misra, “Biocompatible, accurate, and fully autonomous: A sperm-driven micro-bio-robot“, Journal of Micro-Bio Robotics, 9(3-4): 79-86, August 2014.

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• I S M Khalil, H C Dijkslag, L Abelmann, and S Misra, “MagnetoSperm: A microrobot that navigates using weak magnetic fields”, Applied Physics Letters, 104(22): 223701-1-223701-4, June 2014. (Featured on the cover page)

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• A Jahya, M G Schouten, J J Fütterer, and S Misra, “On the importance of modeling organ geometry and boundary conditions for predicting three-dimensional prostate deformation”, Computer Methods in Biomechanics and Biomedical Engineering, 17(5): 497-506, April 2014.

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• I S M Khalil and S Misra, “Control characteristics of magnetotactic bacteria: Magnetospirillum magnetotacticum strain MS-1 and M. magneticum strain AMB-1”, IEEE Transactions on Magnetics, 50(4): 1-11, April 2014.

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• I S M Khalil, V Magdanz, S O Sanchez, O G Schmidt, and S Misra, “The control of self-propelled microjets inside a microchannel with time-varying flow rates”, IEEE Transactions on Robotics, 30(1): 49-58, February 2014.

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• I S M Khalil, V Magdanz, S O Sanchez, O G Schmidt, and S Misra, “Wireless magnetic-based closed-loop control of self-propelled microjets”, PLoS ONE, 9(2): e83053, February 2014.

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2013

• W W Koelmans, G Krisnamoorthy, A Heskamp, J Wissink, S Misra, and N Tas, “Microneedles interacting with a double-layer skin model”, Mechanical Engineering Research, 3(2): 51-63, December 2013.

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• A Jahya, M Herink, and S Misra, “A framework for predicting 3D prostate deformation in real time”, International Journal of Medical Robotics and Computer Assisted Surgery, 9(4): e52-e60, December 2013.

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• P Moreira, I Peterlik, M Herink, C Duriez, S Cotin, and S Misra, “Modelling prostate deformation: SOFA versus experiments”, Mechanical Engineering Research, 3(2): 64-72, December 2013.

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• I S M Khalil, V Magdanz, S O Sanchez, O G Schmidt, and S Misra, “Three-dimensional closed-loop control of self-propelled microjets”, Applied Physics Letters,103(17): 172404-1-172404-4, October 2013.

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• R Reilink, S Stramigioli, and S Misra, “Image-based hysteresis reduction for the control of flexible endoscopic instrument”, Mechatronics, 23(6): 652-658, September 2013.

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• R Reilink, A M L Kappers, S Stramigioli, and S Misra, “Evaluation of robotically controlled advanced endoscopic instruments”, International Journal of Medical Robotics and Computer Assisted Surgery, 9(2): 240-246, June 2013.

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• R Reilink, S Stramigioli, and S Misra, “3D position estimation of flexible instruments: marker-less and marker-based methods”, International Journal of Computer Assisted Radiology and Surgery, 8(3): 407-417, May 2013.

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• I S M Khalil, M P Pichel, L Abelmann, and  S Misra, “Closed-loop control of magnetotactic bacteria”, International Journal of Robotics Research, 32(6): 636-648, May 2013.

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• M Abayazid, R J Roesthuis, R Reilink, and S Misra, “Integrating deflection models and image feedback for real-time flexible needle steering“, IEEE Transactions on Robotics, 29(2): 542-553, April 2013.

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• W Assaad and S Misra, “Combining ultrasound-based elasticity estimation and FE models to predict 3D target displacement”, Medical Engineering & Physics, 35(4): 549-554, April 2013.

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• B Peerdeman, S Stramigioli, E E G Hekman, D M Brouwer, and  S Misra, “Development of underactuated fingers with joint locking and electromyographic control”, Mechanical Engineering Research, 3(1): 130-142, April 2013.

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2012

• Y R J van Veen, A Jahya, and S Misra, ”Macroscopic and microscopic observations of needle insertion into gels“, Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, Part H: Journal of Engineering in Medicine, 226(6): 441-449, June 2012.

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• M G Schouten, J G R Bomers, D Yakar, H Huisman, D Bosboom, T W J Scheenen, S Misra, and J J Fütterer, “Evaluation of a robotic technique for transrectal MRI-guided prostate biopsies”, European Radiology, 22(2): 476-483, February 2012.

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• M Franken, S Misra, and S Stramigioli, “Improved transparency in energy-based bilateral tele manipulation”, Mechatronics, 22(1): 45-54, February 2012.

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2011

• J op den Buijs, H H G Hansen, R G P Lopata, C L de Korte, and S Misra, “Predicting target displacements using ultrasound elastography and finite element modeling”, IEEE Transactions on Biomedical Engineering, 58(11): 3143-3155, November 2011.

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• M Franken, S Stramigioli, S Misra, C Secchi, and A Macchelli, “Bilateral telemanipulation with time delays: a two-layer approach combining passivity and transparency”, IEEE Transactions on Robotics, 27(4): 741-756, August 2011

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• B Peerdeman, D Boere, H Witteveen, R Huis in ‘t Veld, H Hermens, S Stramigioli, H Rietman, P Veltink, and S Misra, “Myoelectric forearm prostheses: state of the art from a user requirements perspective”, Journal of Rehabilitation Research and Development, 48(6): 719-738, July 2011.

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• R Reilink, S Stramigioli, A M L Kappers, and S Misra, “Evaluation of flexible endoscope steering using haptic guidance”, The International Journal of Medical Robotics and Computer Assisted Surgery, 7(2): 178-186, April 2011.

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2010

• S Misra, K T Ramesh, and A M Okamura, “Modeling of nonlinear elastic tissues for surgical simulation”, Computer Methods in Biomechanics and Biomedical Engineering, 13(6): 811-818, December 2010.

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• S Misra, K B Reed, B W Schafer, K T Ramesh, and A M Okamura, “Mechanics of flexible needles robotically steered through soft tissue”, International Journal of Robotics Research, 29(13): 1640-1660, November 2010.

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• J J Fütterer, S Misra, and K J Macura, “MR imaging of the prostate: potential role of robots”, Imaging in Medicine, 2(5): 583-592, October 2010.

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2009

• S Misra, K J Macura, K T Ramesh, and A M Okamura, “The importance of organ geometry and boundary constraints for planning of medical interventions”, Medical Engineering & Physics, 31(2): 195-206, March 2009.

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2008

• S Misra, K T Ramesh, and A M Okamura, “Modeling of tool-tissue interactions for computer-based surgical simulation: a literature review”, Presence: Teleoperators and Virtual Environments, 17(5): 463-491, October 2008.

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2004

• O Ma, J Wang, S Misra, and M Liu, “On the validation of SPDM task verification facility”, Journal of Robotic Systems, 21(5): 219-235, January 2004.

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