Integrating Bio-Haptic Intelligence in Surgical Robotics

Advances in robotic and minimally invasive surgery reshape modern healthcare by improving precision and reducing procedural invasiveness. However, the lack of rich tactile perception and intelligent sensory feedback continues to limit surgeons' situational awareness, particularly in microsurgical and remote teleoperation settings. Recent developments in bio-haptics, AI, micro-robotics, and ultra-low-latency communication technologies offer promising pathways to overcome these limitations. Further exploration may enable more adaptive, responsive, and human-centered surgical systems. Integrating Bio-Haptic Intelligence in Surgical Robotics provides a comprehensive, practice-oriented resource that bridges innovations in bio-haptics, AI, and micro-robotic control with their real-world deployment in next-generation surgical platforms. It addresses the gap between current robotic systems and the need for tactile awareness, intelligent sensory integration, and safe remote operation. This book covers topics such as biotechnology, medical diagnostics, and neurosurgery, and is a useful resource for engineers, medical and healthcare professionals, academicians, researchers, and scientists.

Hemant Saini works as an academic at Lincoln University, Malaysia, and the School of Computer Science Engineering at Bennett University (The Times Group), Greater Noida, India. He earned his Ph.D. in Computer Science and Engineering from Manipal University. He has been honored for his research work in Master’s degree from Governor of Rajasthan, in 2015. He has more than 14 years of teaching experience. He is an active member of ISTE, IEEE and IAENG, CSI. He has demonstrated his research prowress by publishing articles in the renowned SCI and Scopus journals and conference proceedings. He has published several national and international articles and authored, edited and coedited 18 books. Dr. Saini has delivered many expert talks in ATAL sponsored Faculty Development Programs and key note talks in many National and International Conferences. He is the member of Editorial Board and reviewer of many international journals of repute. His research interest includes wireless networks, Soft Computing, Deep and Machine Learning, Internet of Things (IoT), Industry 4.0, and Smart Contract. His contributions to these fields have been well-recognized, and he continues to push the boundaries of scientific knowledge.

Mariya Ouaissa is currently a Professor in Cybersecurity and Networks at Faculty of Sciences Semlalia, Cadi Ayyad University, Marrakech, Morocco. She is a Ph.D. graduated in 2019 in Computer Science and Networks from ENSAM-Moulay Ismail University, Meknes, Morocco. She is a Networks and Telecoms Engineer, graduated in 2013 from National School of Applied Sciences Khouribga, Morocco. She is a Co-Founder and IT Consultant at IT Support and Consulting Center. She was working for School of Technology of Meknes Morocco as a Visiting Professor from 2013 to 2021. She is member of the International Association of Engineers and International Association of Online Engineering, and since 2021, she is an “ACM Professional Member”. She is Expert Reviewer with Academic Exchange Information Centre (AEIC) and Brand Ambassador with Bentham Science. She has served and continues to serve on technical program and organizer committees of several conferences and events and has organized many Symposiums/Workshops/Conferences as a General Chair also as a reviewer of numerous international journals. Dr. Ouaissa has made contributions in the fields of information security and privacy, Internet of Things security, and wireless and constrained networks security. Her main research topics are IoT, M2M, D2D, WSN, Cellular Networks, and Vehicular Networks. She has published over 140 papers (book chapters, international journals, and conferences/workshops), 50 edited and authored books, and 10 special issues as guest editor.

Mariyam Ouaissa is currently an Assistant Professor in Networks and Systems at ENSA, Chouaib Doukkali University, El Jadida, Morocco. She received her Ph.D. degree in 2019 from National Graduate School of Arts and Crafts, Meknes, Morocco and her Engineering Degree in 2013 from the National School of Applied Sciences, Khouribga, Morocco. She is a communication and networking researcher and practitioner with industry and academic experience. Dr Ouaissa's research is multidisciplinary that focuses on Internet of Things, M2M, WSN, vehicular communications and cellular networks, security networks, congestion overload problem and the resource allocation management and access control. She is serving as a reviewer for international journals and conferences including as IEEE Access, Wireless Communications and Mobile Computing. Since 2020, she is a member of “International Association of Engineers IAENG” and “International Association of Online Engineering”, and since 2021, she is an “ACM Professional Member”. She has published more than 110 research papers (this includes book chapters, peer-reviewed journal articles, and peer-reviewed conference manuscripts), 30 edited books, and 6 special issues as guest editor. She has served on Program Committees and Organizing Committees of several conferences and events and has organized many Symposiums / Workshops / Conferences.

Renu Kumawat is a Professor of IoT and Intelligent Systems at Manipal University Jaipur, India, with over 19 years of academic, research, and leadership experience in engineering and computing disciplines. She holds a PhD from Malaviya National Institute of Technology (MNIT), Jaipur, and has advanced training in Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Data Science, and VLSI Design. Her research expertise lies in Artificial Intelligence, deep learning, intelligent embedded systems, cyber-physical systems, and AI-driven hardware–software co-design, with applications spanning smart systems, IoT, and emerging computing paradigms. She has published more than 50 peer-reviewed research articles in reputed SCI and Scopus-indexed journals and international conferences, and has contributed to authored and edited books and book chapters with leading global publishers. Dr. Kumawat has supervised multiple doctoral and postgraduate researchers, led industry-funded consultancy projects in AI-based multilingual processing and intelligent media systems, and actively contributes to curriculum innovation and outcome-based education. She has held several academic governance and accreditation roles and is a Senior Member of IEEE, regularly serving as a reviewer for international journals. Her work reflects a strong commitment to advancing theoretical foundations and practical applications of Artificial Intelligence, with a focus on developing scalable, responsible, and industry-relevant intelligent systems.

Mangesh Ghonge is a Director of MG Aricent Educational Foundation, India. He received his Ph.D. in Computer Science & Engineering from Sant Gadge Baba Amravati University, Amravati, India. He authored/co-authored more than 110+ published articles in prestigious journals, books, and conferences. Besides, Dr. Mangesh Ghonge authored/edited more than 25 international books published by recognized publishers such as Elsevier, Springer, IGI Global, Taylor & Francis, Wiley-Scrivener, Nova, De Gruyter, Bentham Science, etc. He has 1600+ Google citations to his credit. He has been invited as a resource person for many workshops/FDPs. He has organized and chaired many national/international conferences and conducted various workshops. He is a registered PhD supervisor with SPPU, Pune. He is also a guest editor for SCIE/Scopus-indexed journal special issues. His 04 patent was published, and 8 copyright granted. Dr. Mangesh Ghonge has 17 years of academic & industry experience and has guided many research scholars. His research interests include machine learning, deep learning, artificial intelligence, blockchain, and wireless networks. He is a senior member of IEEE and a member of CSI, IACSIT, IAENG, IETE, and CSTA.