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Cameron Riviere received his Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering from Johns Hopkins University in 1995 and joined the Robotics Institute at Carnegie Mellon University. He is currently a Research Professor in Robotics and Biomedical Engineering, as well as the Director of the Surgical Mechatronics Laboratory. Riviere has also served as an Adjunct Professor in the Department of Rehabilitation Science and Technology at the University of Pittsburgh since 1998. His research focuses on medical robotics, particularly in surgical robotics aimed at enhancing surgical performance in minimally invasive procedures. Notable projects include the 'Micron,' a handheld instrument designed to counteract hand tremors for improved precision in retinal microsurgery, and the 'HeartLander,' a crawling robot that adheres to the heart's surface during surgery. His work spans various domains including control systems, signal processing, and the development of biomedical human-machine interfaces.
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