POSTED: 29 Apr, 2025
PhD researcher Jasper Vermeulen from Queensland University of Technology (QUT) is presenting today at the Chartered Institute of Ergonomics and Human Factors (CIEHF) Annual Conference in the UK.
Jasper’s paper, “Exploring Human Performance in Mako-Assisted Hip Replacement Surgeries,” investigates the human factors influencing surgical workflows in robot-assisted procedures. His research places a spotlight on essential non-technical skills such as communication, teamwork, and situational awareness in the context of Mako-assisted Total Hip Arthroplasty surgeries.
📹 Using detailed video analysis, Jasper and his co-authors—Professor Glenda Caldwell, Associate Professor Müge Belek Fialho Teixeira, Dr Alan Burden, and Dr Matthias Guertler—examine how surgical teams interact with the Mako robotic system. Their work identifies key opportunities to enhance human-robot collaboration in the operating theatre, contributing to improved surgical outcomes and more efficient workflows.
This research aligns with the Australian Cobotics Centre’s mission to advance safe, effective, and human-centred integration of robotics across industries.
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