Latest Papers

"Enabling Autonomous Colonoscopy Intervention Using a Robotic Endoscope Platform" is now published in the IEEE Transactions on Biomedical Engineering!

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Books, Book Chapters, and Magazine Articles

  1. Rentschler, M., “Mech-ing Endoscopies Safer by Using Robots You Can Swallow,” Futurum, December, 2020. (Article, Materials available for FREE download)
  2. Rentschler, M., Oleynikov, D., “Will In vivo Robotics Be the Future of Minimally Invasive Surgery?” Med Tech Business Review. 1(4): 70-73, 2007.
  3. Rentschler, M., “Undergraduates Benefit From Conducting Research,” Nebraska Blueprint. Spring, 2001.

Journal Publications (peer-reviewed original articles)

  1. Formosa, G.A., Prendergast, J.M., Humbert, J.S., Rentschler, M.E., “Nonlinear Dynamic Modeling of a Robotic Endoscopy Platform on Synthetic Tissue Substrates,” ASME Journal of Dynamic Systems, Measurement and Control. 143(1): 011005 (11 pages), 2021. (Abstract, PDF)
  2. Zhang, Q., Prendergast, J.M., Formosa, G.A., Fulton, M.J., Rentschler, M.E., “Enabling Autonomous Colonoscopy Intervention Using a Robotic Endoscope Platform,” IEEE Transactions on Biomedical Engineering. (Abstract, PDF, Video)
  3. Prendergast, J.M., Formosa, G.A., Fulton, M.J., Heckman, C., Rentschler, M.E., “A Real-Time State Dependent Region Estimator for Autonomous Endoscope Navigation,” IEEE Transactions on Robotics. (Abstract, PDF, Video)
  4. Ly, K., Kellaris, N., McMorris, D., Johnson, B.K., Acome, E., Sundaram, V., Naris, M., Humbert, J.S., Rentschler, M.E., Keplinger, C., Correll, N., “Miniaturized Circuitry for Capacitive Self-sensing and Closed-loop Control of Soft Electrostatic Transducers,” Soft Robotics. (Abstract, PDF, Video)
  5. Bowen, L.K., Johannes, K., Zuetell, E., Calahan, K., Edmundowicz, S.A., Long, R., Rentschler, M.E., “Patterned Enteroscopy Balloon Design Factors Influence Tissue Anchoring,” Journal of the Mechanical Behavior of Biomedical Materials. 111: 103966, 2020. (Abstract, PDF)
  6. Johnson, B.K., Sundaram, V., Naris, M., Acome, E., Ly, K., Correll, N., Keplinger, C.M., Humbert, J.S., Rentschler, M.E., “Identification and Control of a Nonlinear Soft Actuator and Sensor System,” IEEE Robotics and Automation Letters. 5(3): 3783-3790, 2020. (Abstract, PDF, Video)
  7. Formosa, G.A., Prendergast, J.M., Edmundowicz, S.A., Rentschler, M.E., “Novel Optimization-Based Design and Surgical Evaluation of a Treaded Robotic Capsule Colonoscope,” IEEE Transactions on Robotics. 36(2): 545-552, 2020. (Abstract, PDF, Video)
  8. Qi, Y., Calahan, K.N., Rentschler, M.E., Long, R., “Friction Between a Plane Strain Circular Indenter and a Thick Poroelastic Substrate,” Mechanics of Materials. 142: 103303, 2020. (Abstract, PDF)
  9. Lauff, C., Knight, D., Kotys-Schwartz, D., Rentschler, M.E., "The Role of Prototypes in Communication between Stakeholders," Design Studies. 66: 1-34, 2020. (Abstract, PDF)
  10. Johannes, K.G., Calahan, K.N., Qi, Y., Long, R., Rentschler, M.E., “Three-Dimensional Microscale Imaging and Measurement of Soft Material Contact Interfaces Under Quasi-Static Normal Indentation and Shear,” Langmuir. 35: 10725-10733, 2019. (Abstract, PDF, Video)
  11. Sun, X., Yu, L., Rentschler, M.E., Wu, H., Long, R., "Delamination of a Rigid Punch from an Elastic Substrate Under Normal and Shear Forces," Journal of the Mechanics and Physics of Solids. 122: 141-160, 2019. (Abstract, PDF)
  12. Formosa, G.A., Prendergast, J.M., Peng, J., Kirkpatrick, D., Rentschler, M.E., “A Modular Endoscopy Simulation Apparatus (MESA) for Robotic Medical Device Sensing and Control Validation,” IEEE Robotics and Automation Letters. 3(4): 4054-4061, 2018. (Abstract, PDF, Video)
  13. Lauff, C., Weidler-Lewis, J., O’Connor, K., Kotys-Schwartz, D., Rentschler, M.E., "Prototypes as Intermediary Objects for Design Coordination in First-Year Design Courses," International Journal of Engineering Education. 34(3): 1085-1103, 2018. (Abstract, PDF)
  14. Prendergast, J.M., Formosa, G.A., Rentschler, M.E., "A Platform for Developing Robotic Navigation Strategies in a Deformable, Dynamic Environment," IEEE Robotics and Automation Letters. 3(3): 2670-2677, 2018. (Abstract, PDF, Video)
  15. Lauff, C., Kotys-Schwartz, D., Rentschler, M.E., "What is a prototype? What are the roles of prototypes in companies?" ASME Journal of Mechanical Design. 140(6): 061102 (12 pages), 2018. (Abstract, PDF)
  16. Kern, M.D., Long, R. Rentschler, M.E., “A Representative Volume Element Model for the Adhesion between a Micro-Pillared Surface and a Compliant Substrate,” Mechanics of Materials. 119: 65-73, 2018. (Abstract, PDF)
  17. Fankell, D.P., Regueiro, R.A., Kramer, E.A., Ferguson, V.L., Rentschler, M.E., "A Small Deformation Thermo-Poromechanics Finite Element Model and its Application to Arterial Tissue Fusion," ASME Journal of Biomechanical Engineering. 140(3): 031007 (11 pages), 2018. *Editor’s Choice Paper (Abstract, PDF) 
  18. Prendergast, J.M., Perry, A., Patel, V., Lindley, E., Rentschler, M.E., "Positioning Performance of Power and Manual Drivers in Posterior Spinal Fusion Procedures," Applied Bionics and Biomechanics. 2017: 7262841 (9 pages), 2017. (Abstract, PDF, Video)
  19. Han, F., Yang, X., Deng, Y., Rentschler, M., Yang, D., Zhang, H., "SRAL: Shared Representative Appearance Learning for Long-Term Visual Place Recognition," IEEE Robotics and Automation Letters. 2(2): 1172-1179, 2017. (Abstract, PDF)
  20. Kern, M., Qi, Y., Long, R., Rentschler, M.E., "Characterizing Adhesion between a Micro-Patterned Surface and a Soft Synthetic Tissue," Langmuir. 33(4): 854-864, 2017. (Abstract, PDF, Video)
  21. Kramer, E.A., Cezo, J., Fankell, D. P., Taylor, K.D., Rentschler, M.E., Ferguson, V.L., "Strength and Persistence of Energy-Based Vessel Seals Rely on Tissue Water and Glycosaminoglycan Content," Annals of Biomedical Engineering. 44(11): 3421-3431, 2016. (Abstract, PDF)
  22. Fankell, D., Kramer, E., Cezo, J., Ferguson, V.L., Taylor, K.D., Rentschler, M.E., "A Novel Parameter for Predicting Arterial Fusion and Cutting in Finite Element Models," Annals of Biomedical Engineering. 44(11): 3295-3306, 2016. (Abstract, PDF)
  23. Sliker, L.J., Ciuti, G., Rentschler, M.E., Menciassi, A., "Frictional Resistance Model for Tissue-Capsule Endoscope Sliding Contact in the Gastrointestinal Tract," Tribology International. 102: 472-484, 2016. (Abstract, PDF)
  24. Kleck, C.J., Cullimore, I., LaFleur, M., Lindley, E., Rentschler, M.E., Burger, E.L., Cain, C.M.J., Patel, V.V., "A New 3-Dimensional Method for Measuring Precision in Surgical Navigation and Methods to Optimize Navigation Accuracy," European Spine Journal. 25(6): 1764-1774, 2016. (Abstract, PDF)
  25. Francisco, M., Terry, B.S., Schoen, J.A., Rentschler, M.E., "An Intestinal Manometry Force Sensor for Robotic Capsule Endoscopy: An Acute, Multi-Patient In vivo Animal and Human Study," IEEE Transactions on Biomedical Engineering. 63(5): 943-951, 2016. (Abstract, PDF, Video)
  26. Anderson, N., Kramer, E., Cezo, J.D., Ferguson, V., Rentschler, M.E., "Bond Strength of Thermally Fused Vascular Tissue Varies with Apposition Force," ASME Journal of Biomechanical Engineering. 137(12): 121010 (6 pages), 2015. (Abstract, PDF)
  27. Sliker, L.J., Kern, M.D., Rentschler, M.E., "An Automated Traction Measurement Platform and Empirical Model for Evaluation of Rolling Micro-Patterned Wheels," IEEE/ASME Transactions on Mechatronics. 20(4): 1854-1862, 2015. (Abstract, PDF, Video)
  28. Cezo, J., Kramer, E., Schoen, J.A., Ferguson, V., Taylor, K., Rentschler, M.E., "Tissue Storage Ex Vivo Significantly Increases Vascular Fusion Bursting Pressure," Surgical Endoscopy. 29(7): 1999-2005, 2015. (Abstract, PDF)
  29. Terry, B.S., Wang, X., Schoen, J.A., Rentschler, M.E., "A Preconditioning Protocol and Biaxial Mechanical Measurement of the Small Intestine," International Journal of Experimental and Computational Biomechanics. 2(4): 293-309, 2014. (Abstract, PDF)
  30. Kern, M., Ortega, J., Rentschler, M.E., "Soft Material Adhesion Characterization for In vivo Locomotion of Robotic Capsule Endoscopes: Experimental and Modeling Results," Journal of Mechanical Behavior of Biomedical Materials. 39: 257-269, 2014. (Abstract, PDF)
  31. Zimkowski, M.M., Rentschler, M.E., Schoen, J.A., Mandava, N., Shandas, R., "Biocompatibility and Tissue Integration of a Novel Shape Memory Surgical Mesh for Ventral Hernia: In vivo Animal Studies," Journal of Biomedical Materials Research, Part B Applied Biomaterials. 102(5): 1093-1100, 2014. (PDF)
  32. Beccani, M., Di Natali, C., Sliker, L.J., Schoen, J., Rentschler, M.E., Valdastri, P. “Wireless Tissue Palpation for Intraoperative Detection of Lumps in Soft Tissue,” IEEE Transactions on Biomedical Engineering. 61(2): 353-361, 2014. *Cover Article  (Abstract, PDF)
  33. Cezo, J.D., Passernig, A., Ferguson, V., Taylor, K., Rentschler, M.E., "Evaluating Temperature and Duration in Arterial Tissue Fusion to Maximize Bond Strength," Journal of Mechanical Behavior of Biomedical Materials. 30: 41-49, 2014. (Abstract, PDF)
  34. Lyle, A.B., Terry, B.S., Schoen, J.A., Rentschler, M.E., "Preliminary Friction Force Measurements on Small Bowel Lumen when Eliminating Sled Edge Effects," Tribology Letters. 51(3): 377-383, 2013.  (Abstract, PDF)
  35. Cezo, J.D., Kramer, E., Taylor, K., Ferguson, V., Rentschler, M.E., "Temperature Measurement Methods during Direct Heat Arterial Tissue Fusion," IEEE Transactions on Biomedical Engineering. 60(9): 2552-2558, 2013. (Abstract, PDF)
  36. Wang, X., Sliker, L.J., Qi, H., Rentschler, M.E., "A Quasi-static Model of Wheel-Tissue Interaction for Surgical Robotics," Medical Engineering and Physics. 35(9): 1368-1376, 2013. (Abstract, PDF)
  37. Zimkowski, M.M., Rentschler, M.E., Schoen, J.A., Rech, B.A., Mandava, N., Shandas, R., "Integrating a Novel Shape Memory Polymer into Surgical Meshes Decreases Placement Time in Laparoscopic Surgery: An In vitro and Acute In vivo Study," Journal of Biomedical Materials Research Part A. 101(9): 2613-2620, 2013. (PDF)
  38. Lyle, A.B., Luftig, J.T., Rentschler, M.E., "A Tribological Investigation of the Small Bowel Lumen Surface," Tribology International. 62: 171-176, 2013. (Abstract, PDF)
  39. Wang, X., Schoen, J.A., Rentschler, M.E., "A Quantitative Comparison of Soft Tissue Compressive Viscoelastic Model Accuracy," Journal of Mechanical Behavior of Biomedical Materials. 20: 126-136, 2013. (Abstract, PDF)
  40. Terry, B.S., Schoen, J.A., Rentschler, M.E., "Measurements of the Contact Force from Myenteric Contractions on a Solid Bolus," Journal of Robotic Surgery. 7(1): 53-57, 2013. (Abstract, PDF)
  41. Lindley, E., Zimkowski, M., Patel, V., Rentschler, M., "Pain Sensitivity Testing Using a Novel Computer-Controlled Pressure Algometer that Simultaneously Records Sympathetic Nervoous System Responses to Pain Stimuli," Journal of Pain. 13(4): S9, 2012. (Abstract, PDF)
  42. Terry, B.S., Passernig, A.C., Hill, M., Schoen, J.A., Rentschler, M.E., "Small Intestine Mucusal Adhesivity to In vivo Capsule Robot Materials," Journal of Mechanical Behavior of Biomedical Materials. 15: 24-32, 2012. (Abstract, PDF)
  43. Sliker, L.J., Rentschler, M.E., "The Design and Characterization of a Testing Platform for Quantitative Evaluation of Tread Performance on Multiple Biological Substrates," IEEE Transactions on Biomedical Engineering. 59(9): 2524-2530, 2012. (Abstract, PDF)
  44. Sliker, L., Kern, M., Schoen, J.A., Rentschler, M.E., "Surgical Evaluation of a Novel Tethered Robotic Capsule Endoscope using Micro-Patterned Treads," Journal of Surgical Endoscopy. 26(10): 2862-2869, 2012. (Abstract, PDF)
  45. Terry, B.S., Schoen, J.A., Rentschler, M.E., "Characterization and Experimental Results of a Novel Sensor for Measuring the Contact Force from Myenteric Contractions," IEEE Transactions on Biomedical Engineering. 59(7): 1971-1977, 2012. (Abstract, PDF)
  46. Terry, B.S., Mills, Z., Schoen, J.A., Rentschler, M.E., "Single Port Access Surgery with a Novel Magnet Camera System," IEEE Transactions on Biomedical Engineering. 59(4): 1187-1193, 2012. (Abstract, PDF)
  47. Rentschler, M.E., Hart, K.D., Mitchell, M.B., "Initial Design and Evaluation of a Pediatric Intra-Cardiac Camera System for Ventricular Septal Defects," ASME Journal of Medical Devices. 6(1): 011001-1-011001-9, 2012. (Abstract, PDF)
  48. Terry, B.S., Schoen, J.A., Mills, Z., Rentschler, M.E., “Single Port Access Surgery with a Novel Port Camera System,” Surgical Innovation. 19(2): 123-129, 2012. (Abstract, PDF)
  49. Terry, B.S., Lyle, A., Schoen, J.A., Rentschler, M.E., "Preliminary Mechanical Characterization of the Small Bowel for In vivo Robotic Mobility," ASME Journal of Biomechanical Engineering. 133(9): 091010-1-091010-7, 2011. (Abstract, PDF)
  50. Zimkowski, M., Lindley, E., Patel, V., Rentschler, M.E., "Design and Evaluation of a Computer-Controlled Pressure Algometer," ASME Journal of Medical Devices. 5(3): 031002-1-031002-6, 2011. (Abstract, PDF)
  51. Sliker, L.J., Wang, X., Schoen, J.A., Rentschler, M.E., "Micropatterned Treads for In vivo Robotic Mobility," ASME Journal of Medical Devices. 4(4): 041006-1-041006-8, 2010. (Abstract, PDF, Video)
  52. Rentschler, M.E., Macdonald, S.A., “An Improved Brace Design for Boutonniere Deformity,” ASME Journal of Medical Devices. 4(2): 021002-1-021002-7, 2010. (Abstract, PDF)
  53. Terry, B.S., Ruppert, A.D., Steinhaus, K.R., Schoen, J.A., Rentschler, M.E., “An Integrated  Port Camera and Display System for Laparoscopy,” IEEE Transactions on Biomedical Engineering. 57(5): 1191-1197, 2010. (Abstract, PDF)
  54. Platt, S.R., Hawks, J.A., Rentschler, M.E., “Vision and Task Assistance using Modular Wireless In Vivo Surgical Robots,” IEEE Transactions on Biomedical Engineering. 56(6): 1700-1710, 2009. (PDF)
  55. Rentschler, M., Reid, J., "The Development of a Material Model and Wheel-Tissue Interaction for Simulating Wheeled Surgical Robot Mobility," Computer Methods in Biomechanics and Biomedical Engineering. 12(2): 239-248, 2009. (PDF)
  56. Joseph, J.V., Oleynikov, D., Rentschler, M., Dumpert, J., Patel, H.R., “Microrobot Assisted Laparoscopic Urological Surgery in a Canine Model,” Journal of Urology. 180(5): 2202-2205, 2008. (PDF)
  57. Rentschler, M., Baxter, B.T., "Screening Aortic Drug Treatments through Arterial Compliance Measurements,” Current Vascular Pharmacology. 6(4): 250-257, 2008. (PDF)
  58. Soares, R.F., Allen, D.H., Kim, Y.R., Berthelot, C., Soares, J.B, Rentschler, M.E., “A Computational Model for Predicting the Effect of Tire Configuration on Asphaltic Pavement Life,” International Journal on Road Materials and Pavement Design. 9(2): 271-289, 2008. (PDF)
  59. Lehman, A.C., Berg, K.A., Dumpert, J., Wood, N.A., Visty, A.Q., Rentschler, M.E., Platt, S.R., Farritor, S.M., Oleynikov, D., “Surgery with Cooperative Robots,” Computer Aided Surgery. 13(2): 95-105, 2008. (PDF)
  60. Rentschler, M., Platt, S., Berg, K., Dumpert, J., Oleynikov, D., Farritor, S., “Miniature In vivo Robotics for Remote and Harsh Environments,” IEEE Transactions on Information Technology in Biomedicine. 12(1): 66-75, 2008. (PDF)
  61. Rentschler, M., Baxter, B.T., “Medical Therapy Approach for Treating Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm,” Vascular. 15(6): 361-365, 2007. (PDF)
  62. Rentschler, M., Iagnemma, K., Farritor, S., "Mechanical Design of Robotic In vivo Wheeled Mobility," ASME Journal of Mechanical Design. 129(10): 1037-1045, 2007. (PDF)
  63. Rentschler, M., Dumpert, J., Platt, S., Farritor, S., Oleynikov, D., "Natural Orifice Surgery with an Endoluminal Mobile Robot," Journal of Surgical Endoscopy. 21(7): 1212-1215, 2007. (PDF)
  64. Rentschler, M., Dumpert, J., Platt, S., Iagnemma, K., Oleynikov, D., Farritor, S., "An In vivo Mobile Robot for Surgical Vision and Task Assistance," ASME Journal of Medical Devices. 1(1): 23-29, 2007. (PDF)
  65. Rentschler, M., Baxter, B.T., "Pharmacological Approaches to Prevent Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm Enlargement and Rupture," Annals of the New York Academy of Sciences. 1085: 39-46, 2006.  (PDF)
  66. Rentschler, M., Dumpert, J., Platt, S., Iagnemma, K., Oleynikov, D., Farritor, S., "Modeling, Analysis, and Experimental Study of In Vivo Wheeled Robotic Mobility," IEEE Transactions on Robotics. 22(2): 308-321, 2006. (PDF)
  67. Rentschler, M., Hover, F., Chryssostomidis, C., “System Identification of Open Loop Maneuvers Leads to Improved AUV Flight Performance,” IEEE Journal of Oceanic Engineering. 31(1): 200-208, 2006. (PDF)
  68. Rentschler, M., Dumpert, J., Platt, S., Ahmed, S., Farritor, S., Oleynikov, D., “Mobile In Vivo Robots Provide Sole Visual Feedback for Abdominal Exploration and Cholecystectomy,” Journal of Surgical Endoscopy. 20(1): 135-138, 2006. (PDF)
  69. Oleynikov, D., Rentschler, M., Hadzialic, A., Dumpert, J., Platt, S., Farritor, S., “Miniature Robots Can Assist in Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy,” Journal of Surgical Endoscopy. 19(4): 473-476, 2005. (PDF)

Technical Briefs (peer-reviewed original articles)

  1. Prendergast, J.M., Perry, A., Rentschler, M.E., “Benchtop Testing of a Novel Robotic Capsule with Differential Drive Capabilities.” ASME Journal of Medical Devices.  9(3): 030935(2 pp), 2015. *Selected as a Top Ten Paper (Abstract, PDF, Video)
  2. Anderson, N., Kramer, E., Cezo, J., Ferguson, V., Rentschler, M.E., “Tissue Bond Strength as a Function of Applied Fusion Pressure,” ASME Journal of Medical Devices. 8(3): 030925(2 pp), 2014. (PDF)
  3. Terry, B.S., Francisco, M., Schoen, J.A., Rentschler, M.E. “Sensor for Measuring the Contact Force from Human Myenteric Contractions for In vivo Robotic Capsule Endoscope Mobility,” ASME Journal of Medical Devices. 7(3): 030911(2 pp), 2013.  (PDF)
  4. Beccani, M., Di Natali, C., Rentschler, M.E., Valdastri, P. “Uniaxial Wireless Tissue Palpation Device for Minimally Invasive Surgery,” ASME Journal of Medical Devices. 7(2): 020919(3 pp), 2013.  (PDF)

Journal Publications (peer-reviewed review articles)

  1. Kramer, E.A., Rentschler, M.E., "Energy-Based Tissue Fusion for Sutureless Closure: Applications, Mechanisms, and a Potential for Functional Recovery," Annual Review of Biomedical Engineering. 20: 1-20, 2018. (Abstract, PDF)
  2. Prendergast, J.M., Rentschler, M.E., "Towards Autonomous Motion Control in Minimally Invasive Robotic Surgery," Expert Review of Medical Devices. 13(8): 741-748, 2016. (Abstract, PDF)
  3. Sliker, L.J., Ciuti, G., Rentschler, M.E., Menciassi, A., "Magnetically-driven Medical Devices: A Review," Expert Review of Medical Devices. 12(6): 737-752, 2015. (Abstract, PDF)
  4. Rentschler, M., Oleynikov, D., "Recent In vivo Surgical Robot and Mechanism Developments," Journal of Surgical Endoscopy. 21(9): 1477-1481, 2007. (PDF)
  5. Lehman, A.C., Rentschler, M.E., Farritor, S.M., Oleynikov, D., “The Current State of Miniature In vivo Laparoscopic Robotics,” Journal of Robotic Surgery. 1(1): 45-49, 2007. (PDF)
  6. Lehman, A.C., Rentschler, M.E., Farritor, S.M., Oleynikov, D., “Endoluminal Minirobots for Transgastric Peritoneoscopy,” Minimally Invasive Therapy and Allied Technologies. 15(6): 384-388, 2006. (PDF)
  7. Rentschler, M., Platt, S., Dumpert, J., Farritor, S., Oleynikov, D., "In Vivo Laparoscopic Robotics," International Journal of Surgery. 4(3): 167-171, 2006. (PDF)
  8. Oleynikov, D., Rentschler, M.E., Dumpert, J., Platt, S.R., Farritor, S.M., “In Vivo Robotic Laparoscopy,” Surgical Innovation. 12(2): 177-181, 2005. (PDF)

Conference Presentations with Publication (peer-reviewed original paper)

  1. Fulton, M.J., Prendergast, J.M., DiTommaso, E.R., Rentschler, M.E., “Comparing Visual Odometry Systems in Actively Deforming Simulated Colon Environments,” IEEE International Conference on Intelligent Robots and Systems (IROS), Las Vegas, NV, October, 2020. (Abstract, Video, Presentation Video)
  2. Formosa, G.A., Prendergast, J.M., Edmundowicz, S.A., Rentschler, M.E., “Novel Optimization-Based Design and Surgical Evaluation of a Treaded Robotic Capsule Colonoscope,” IEEE International Conference on Robotics and Automation, Paris, France, June, 2020. (Abstract, PDF, Video,  Presentation Video)
  3. Johnson, B.K., Sundaram, V., Naris, M., Acome, E., Ly, K., Correll, N., Keplinger, C.M., Humbert, J.S., Rentschler, M.E., “Identification and Control of a Nonlinear Soft Actuator and Sensor System,” IEEE International Conference on Soft Robotics (RoboSoft), Yale University, April, 2020. (Abstract, PDF, Video, Presentation Video)
  4. Schunk, C., Pearson, L., Acome, E., Morrissey, T., Correll, N., Keplinger, C.M., Rentschler, M.E., Humbert, J.S., “System Identification and Closed-Loop Control of a Hydraulically Amplified Self-Healing Electrostatic (HASEL) Actuator,” IEEE International Conference on Intelligent Robots and Systems, Madrid, Spain, October, 2018. 
  5. Prendergast, J.M., Formosa, G.A., Heckman, C.R., Rentschler, M.R., “Autonomous Localization, Navigation and Haustral Fold Detection for Robotic Endoscopy,” IEEE International Conference on Intelligent Robots and Systems, Madrid, Spain, October, 2018. (Abstract, PDF, Video)
  6. Lauff, C.A., Kotys-Schwartz, D., Rentschler, M.E., “Prototyping Canvas: Building Purposeful Prototypes During Early Stage Design,” ASME International Design and Engineering Technical Conference, Quebec City, Canada, August, 2018.
  7. Lauff, C.A., Kotys-Schwartz, D., Rentschler, M.E., “Design Methods used during Early Stages of Product Development: Three Company Cases,” ASME International Design and Engineering Technical Conference, Quebec City, Canada, August, 2018.
  8. Lauff, C.A., Kotys-Schwartz, D., Rentschler, M.E., “What is a Prototype? Emergent Roles of Prototype from Empirical Work in Three Diverse Companies,” ASME International Design and Engineering Technical Conference, Cleveland, OH, August, 2017.
  9. Lauff, C.A., Kotys-Schwartz, D., Rentschler, M.E., “Perceptions of Prototypes: Pilot Study Comparing Students and Professionals,” ASME International Design and Engineering Technical Conference, Cleveland, OH, August, 2017.
  10. Han, F., Yang, X., Deng, Y., Rentschler, M., Yang, D., Zhang, H., "SRAL: Shared Representative Appearance Learning for Long-Term Visual Place Recognition," IEEE International Conference on Robotics and Automation (ICRA), Singapore, June, 2017.
  11. Ortega Alcaide, J., Pearson, L., Rentschler, M., "Design, Modeling and Control of a SMA-Actuated Biomimetic Robot with Novel Functional Skin," IEEE International Conference on Robotics and Automation (ICRA), Singapore, June, 2017. *Top 5 Paper by IEEE Spectrum Magazine (Abstract, PDF, Video)
  12. Han, F., Yang, X., Deng, Y., Rentschler, M., Yang, D., Zhang, H., "Life-Long Place Recognition by Shared Representative Appearance Learning," Robotics: Science and Systems Conference, Ann Arbor, MI, June, 2016.
  13. O’Connor, K., Lauff, C., Kotys-Schwartz, D., Rentschler, M.E., “Learning and Identity at the Nexus of Practice: Mediated Discourse Analysis as a Methodology for Engineering Education Research,” ASEE Annual Conference and Exposition, Seattle, WA, June, 2015.
  14. Lauff, C., O’Connor, K., Kotys-Schwartz, D., Rentschler, M.E., “Comparing Organizational Structures: Two Case Studies of Engineering Companies,” ASEE Annual Conference and Exposition, Seattle, WA, June, 2015.
  15. Lauff, C., O’Connor, K., Kotys-Schwartz, D., Rentschler, M.E., “How is Design Organized? A Preliminary Study of Spatiotemporal Organization in Engineering Design,” IEEE Frontiers in Education Conference, Madrid, Spain, October, 2014.
  16. Lauff, C., Weidler-Lewis, J., O’Connor, K., Kotys-Schwartz, D., Rentschler, M.E., “Undergraduate to Professional Engineering Design: A Disconnected Trajectory?,” American Society for Engineering Education Zone IV Conference, Long Beach, CA, April, 2014.
  17. Wang. X., Di Natali, C., Beccani, M., Kern, M., Valdastri, P., Rentschler, M.E. “Novel Medical Wired Palpation Device: A Validation Study of Material Properties,” International Conference on Solid-State Sensors, Actuators and Microsystems – Transducers 2013 and Eurosensors XXVII, Barcelona, Spain, May, 2013.
  18. Beccani, M., Di Natali, C., Rentschler, M.E., Valdastri, P. “Wireless Tissue Palpation: Proof of Concept for a Single Degree of Freedom,” IEEE International Conference on Robotics and Automation, Karlsruhe, Germany, May, 2013.
  19. Sliker, L.J., Kern, M.D., Rentschler, M.E. “Preliminary Experimental Results and Modeling for a Four Degree of Freedom Automated Traction Measurement Platform for Quantitative Evaluation of In Vivo Robotic Capsule Colonoscopy Mobility Effectiveness,” IEEE International Conference on Robotics and Automation, Karlsruhe, Germany, May, 2013.
  20. Beccani, M., Di Natali, C., Rentschler, M.E., Valdastri, P. “Uniaxial Wireless Tissue Palpation Device for Minimally Invasive Surgery,” ASME Design of Medical Devices Conference, Minneapolis, MN, April, 2013.
  21. Terry, B.S., Francisco, M., Schoen, J.A., Rentschler, M.E. “Sensor for Measuring the Contact Force from Human Myenteric Contractions for In vivo Robotic Capsule Endoscope Mobility,” ASME Design of Medical Devices Conference, Minneapolis, MN, April, 2013.
  22. Terry, B.S., Schoen, J.A., Rentschler, M.E., "Preliminary Mechanical Characterization of the Small Bowel for In vivo Mobility," ASME International Mechanical Engineering Congress and Exposition, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, November, 2010.
  23. Wang, X., Qi, H., Rentschler, M.E., "Analysis of Wheel-Tissue Interaction for In vivo Robotic Mobility," ASME International Mechanical Engineering Congress and Exposition, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, November, 2010.
  24. Hart, K.D., Mitchell, M.B., Rentschler, M.E., "Initial Design and Evaluation of an Intra-Cardiac Camera System for Ventricular Septal Defects," ASME IDETC and CIE – Mechanisms and Robotics Conference, Montreal, Quebec, Canada, August, 2010.
  25. Sliker, L.J., Schoen, J.A., Rentschler, M.E., "Preliminary In vivo Capsule Crawler Mobility," ASME IDETC and CIE – Mechanisms and Robotics Conference, Montreal, Quebec, Canada, August, 2010.
  26. Rentschler, M.E., Zable, J.A., “Beyond Capstone Design – Developing a New Graduate Design Pedagogy and Program,” Capstone Design Conference, Boulder, CO, June, 2010.
  27. Platt, S.R., Hawks, J.A., Rentschler, M.E., Redden, L., Oleynikov, D., Farritor, S., “Modular Wireless Wheeled In vivo Surgical Robots,” ASME DETC and CIE Conference - 30th Biennial Mechanisms and Robotics Conference, vol. 2, pp. 727-736, Brooklyn, NY, August, 2008.
  28. Rentschler, M., Dumpert, J., Platt, S., Oleynikov, D., Iagnemma, K., Farritor, S. “Mobile In Vivo Biopsy Robot,” IEEE International Conference on Robotics and Automation, pp. 4155-4160, Orlando, FL, May, 2006.
  29. Rentschler, M., Dumpert, J., Hadzialic, A., Platt, S., Oleynikov, D., Iagnemma, K., Farritor, S., “Theoretical and Experimental Analysis of In Vivo Wheeled Mobility,” Proceedings of the ASME DETC and CIE Conference - 28th Biennial Mechanisms and Robotics Conference, vol. 2, pp. 1241-1249, Salt Lake City, UT, October, 2004.
  30. Rentschler, M., Hover, F., Chryssostomidis, C., “Modeling and Control of an Odyssey III AUV through System Identification Tests”, 13th International Symposium on Unmanned Untethered Submersible Technology, Durham, NH, August, 2003.
  31. Farritor, S., Rentschler, M., “Robotic Highway Safety Markers”, American Society of Mechanical Engineers, Dynamic Systems and Control Division DSC, vol. 71, pp. 833-839, New Orleans, LA, November, 2002.

Conference Presentations with Publication (paper w/ peer-reviewed original abstract)

  1. Johannes, K., Bowen, L., Zuetell, E., Calahan, K., Long, R., Rentschler, M., “Bulk Experimental Data and Micro Scale Contact Modeling of Adhesion Mechanics of Highly Strained Silicone Micro-Patterned Surfaces in Contact With Soft Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC) Material,” ASME Verification and Validation Symposium, Baltimore, MD, May, 2020.
  2. Fankell, D., Regueiro, R., Rentschler, M.,“Simulating Arterial Tissue Fusion with a Large Deformation Thermo-Poromechanics Finite Element Model,” Engineering Mechanics Institute Conference, Cambridge, MA, May, 2018.
  3. Lauff, C., O’Connor, K., Kotys-Schwartz, D., Rentschler, M.E., “Engineering Design Process: More than the 'Standardized Loop',” American Society for Engineering Education Rocky Mountain Section Conference, Denver, CO, April, 2015.
  4. Kramer, E.A., Anderson, N.S. Taylor, K.D., Ferguson, V.L., Rentschler, M.E., "The Role of Glycosaminoglycans in Tissue Adhesion during Energy-Based Vessel Sealing," International Society for Optics and Photonics (SPIE) Photonics West, San Francisco, CA, February, 2015.
  5. Fankell, D., Kramer, E.A., Taylor, K.D., Ferguson, V.L., Rentschler, M.E., "A Novel Parameter for Predicting Arterial Fusion and Ablation in Finite Element Models," International Society for Optics and Photonics (SPIE) Photonics West, San Francisco, CA, February, 2015.
  6. Cezo, J., Kramer, E., Taylor, K., Ferguson, V., Rentschler, M.E., "Tissue Fusion Bursting Pressure and the Role of Tissue Water Content," BiOS SPIE Photonics West, San Francisco, CA, February, 2013.
  7. Hawks, J., Rentschler, M., Farritor, S., Oleynikov, D., Platt, S., “A Modular Wireless In Vivo Surgical Robot with Multiple Surgical Applications,” Studies in Health Technology and Informatics - Medicine Meets Virtual Reality, vol. 142, pp. 117-121, IOS Press, Long Beach, CA, January, 2009.
  8. Hawks, J., Rentschler, M., Redden, L., Infanger, R., Dumpert, J., Farritor, S., Oleynikov, D., Platt, S., “Towards an In Vivo Wireless Mobile Robot for Surgical Assistance,” Studies in Health Technology and Informatics - Medicine Meets Virtual Reality, vol. 132, pp. 153-158, IOS Press, Long Beach, CA, January, 2008.
  9. Joseph, J.V., Boczko, J., Capello, S., Oleynikov, D., Dumpert, J., Rentschler, M., Patel, H.R., “Microrobots in Urology: Video Demonstration of Microrobot-Assisted Laparoscopic Prostatectomy and Nephrectomy in a Canine Model,” Journal of Endourology. 20: A311, 2006.
  10. Joseph, J.V., Oleynikov, D., Boczko, J., Rentschler, M., Dumpert, J., Patel, H.R., “Microrobots in urologic surgery: The next step in the evolution of robotic surgery,” Journal of Urology, 175(4): 344, 2006.
  11. Rentschler, M., Dumpert, J., Platt, S., Farritor, S., Oleynikov, D., “Mobile In Vivo Biopsy and Camera Robot,” Studies in Health Technology and Informatics - Medicine Meets Virtual Reality, vol. 119, pp. 449-454, IOS Press, Long Beach, CA, January, 2006.
  12. Rentschler, M., Dumpert, J., Platt, S., Farritor, S., Oleynikov, D., “Toward In Vivo Mobility,” Studies in Health Technology and Informatics - Medicine Meets Virtual Reality, vol. 111, pp. 397-403, IOS Press, Long Beach, CA, January, 2005.
  13. Rentschler, M., Oleynikov, D., Hadzialic, A., Dumpert, J., Platt, S., Farritor, S., “In Vivo Camera Robots Provide Improved Vision for Laparoscopic Surgery,” International Congress Series - Proceedings of Computer Assisted Radiology and Surgery Conference, vol. 1268, pp. 787-792, Chicago, IL, June, 2004.
  14. Rentschler, M., Hadzialic, A., Dumpert, J., Platt, S., Farritor, S., Oleynikov, D., “In Vivo Robots for Laparoscopic Surgery,” Studies in Health Technology and Informatics - Medicine Meets Virtual Reality, vol. 98, pp. 316-322, IOS Press, Newport Beach, CA, January, 2004.

Conference Presentations without Publication (peer-reviewed original abstract)

  1. Calahan, K., Qi, Y., Long, R., Rentschler, M.E., “Mapping Three-Dimensional Micromechanics for Investigation of Soft Tribology Mechanisms,” Gordon Research Conference – Science of Adhesion, Mount Holyoke College, MA, July, 2019.
  2. Calahan, K., Johannes, K., Long, R., Rentschler, M., “Mapping Three-dimensional Micro-mechanics between Micro-pillars and Soft Gel Substrates for Biomedical Application,” World Congress on Biomechanics, Dublin, Ireland, July, 2018.
  3. Johannes, K.G., Rentschler, M., “A Tunable Bio-Inspired Micro-Pillared Surface,” World Congress on Biomechanics, Dublin, Ireland, July, 2018.
  4. Rentschler, M., "Micro-Patterned Materials to Enable In vivo Robotic Capsule Endoscope Locomotion," MRS Spring Meeting, Invited Symposium Speaker on A Soft Future - From Electronic Skin to Robotics and Energy Harvesting, Phoenix, AZ, April, 2017. *Meeting Scientific Highlight
  5. Rentschler, M., "Towards Autonomous Robotic Capsule Endoscopy," IEEE International Conference on Intelligent Robots and Systems (IROS), Invited Symposium Speaker on Frontiers of Endoluminal Robotic Surgery, Daejeon, Korea, October, 2016.
  6. Kramer, E., Ferguson, V. L., Rentschler, M.E., "Biothermomechanics of Thermal Tissue Fusion: A Multi-Faceted Interaction," World Congress on Biomechanics, Boston, MA, July, 2014.
  7. Cezo, J., Kramer, E., Schoen, J.A., Ferguson, V., Rentschler, M.E., "Tissue Storage Ex vivo Significantly Increases Vascular Fusion Bursting Pressure," The Society of American Gastrointestinal Endoscopic Surgeons, Salt Lake City, UT, April, 2014.
  8. Lindley, E.M., Spiegel, B., Zimkowski, M., Rentschler, M.E., Blount, T., Milligan, K., Burger, E.L., Patel, V.V., "A New Method For Clinically Assessing Pain," American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons Annual Meeting, New Orleans, LA, March, 2014.
  9. Kleck, C.J., LaFleur, M., Lindley, E.M., Clark, M., Burger, E.L., Cain, C.M.J., Rentschler, M.E., Razavi-Shearer, D., Patel, V.V., "Pedicle Screw Precision with 3-Dimensional Imaging, Navigation, and Measurement," SICOT Orthopaedic World Congress, Hyderabad, India, October, 2013.
  10. Lindley, E.M., Spiegel, B., Milligan, K., Zimkowski, M., Rentschler, M.E., Burger, E.L., Patel, V.V., "A New Method For Clinically Assessing Pain," SICOT Orthopaedic World Congress, Hyderabad, India, October, 2013.
  11. Lindley, E., Zimkowski, M., Patel, V., Rentschler, M.E., "Pain Sensitivity Testing Using A Novel Computer-Controlled Pressure Algometer That Simultaneously Records Sympathetic Nervous System Responses to Pain Stimuli," American Pain Society Annual Scientific Meeting, Honolulu, HI, May, 2012.
  12. Mills, Z., Terry, B., Schoen, J.A., Rentschler, M.E., "Single Port Access Surgery with a Novel Magnet Camera System," ASME International Mechanical Engineering Congress and Exposition, Denver, CO, November, 2011 (IMECE2011-63963).
  13. Lyle, A., Terry, B., Schoen, J.A., Rentschler, M.E., "An Experimental Evaluation of Small Bowel Friction Forces when Eliminating Edge Effects," ASME International Mechanical Engineering Congress and Exposition, Denver, CO, November, 2011 IMECE2011-63943).
  14. Kern, M., Sliker, L.J., Schoen, J.A., Rentschler, M.E., "Preliminary In vivo Capsule Endoscopic Mobility Using Micro-Patterned Treads," ASME International Mechanical Engineering Congress and Exposition, Denver, CO, November, 2011 (IMECE2011-63723).
  15. Sliker, L.J., Schoen, J.A., Rentschler, M.E., "The Design and Experimental Evaluation of Micro-Patterned Treads for In vivo Robotic Mobility," ASME International Mechanical Engineering Congress and Exposition, Denver, CO, November, 2011 (IMECE2011-63766).
  16. Cezo, J., Ferguson, V., Rentschler, M.E., "Computational Modeling of Direct Heat Tissue Fusion," ASME International Mechanical Engineering Congress and Exposition, Denver, CO, November, 2011 (IMECE2011-62134).
  17. Terry, B.S., Schoen, J.A., Rentschler, M.E., "Development and Characterization of a Novel Sensor for Measuring the Radial Force from Myenteric Contractions," ASME International Mechanical Engineering Congress and Exposition, Denver, CO, November, 2011 (IMECE2011-62121).
  18. Wang, X., Qi, H.J., Rentschler, M.E., "A Theoretical Study of Friction for In vivo Surgical Robotic Wheel-Tissue Interaction," ASME International Mechanical Engineering Congress and Exposition, Denver, CO, November, 2011 (IMECE2011-62386).
  19. Wood, N., Lehman, A., Rentschler, M., Farritor, S., Oleynikov, D., “A Robotic Assistant for Surgical Dissection,” Medicine Meets Virtual Reality, Long Beach, CA, January, 2009.
  20. Lehman, A., Dumpert, J., Visty, A., Rentschler, M., Farritor, S., Oleynikov, D., "Towards Cooperative Miniature Robots for Natural Orifice Translumenal Endoscopic Surgery," Minimally Invasive Robotic Association (MIRA) Congress, Rome, Italy, January, 2008.
  21. Berg, K., Rentschler, M., Dumpert, J., Lehman, A., Platt, S., Oleynikov, D., Farritor, S., “Surgery with Cooperative Robots,” Medicine Meets Virtual Reality Conference, Long Beach, CA, February, 2007.
  22. Rentschler, M., Berg, K., Dumpert, J., Platt, S., Oleynikov, D., Farritor, S., “In vivo Robotics during the NEEMO 9 Mission,” Medicine Meets Virtual Reality Conference, Long Beach, CA, February, 2007.
  23. Rentschler, M., Dumpert, J., Lehman, A., Berg, K., Platt, S., Oleynikov, D., Farritor, S., “In Vivo Robots for Tele-Surgery During Long-Term Space Flight,” American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics Space Conference, San Jose, CA, September, 2006.
  24. Boczko, J., Capello, S., Oleynikov, D., Rentschler, M., Dumpert, J., Patel, H.R., Joseph, J.V., “Microrobots in Urology: Video Demonstration of Microrobot-Assisted Laparoscopic Prostatectomy and Nephrectomy in a Canine Model,” The 24th World Congress of Endourology, Cleveland, OH, August, 2006.
  25. Rentschler, M., Reid, J., “LS-DYNA Simulation of In vivo Surgical Robot Mobility,” The 9th International LS-DYNA Users Conference, Dearborn, MI, June, 2006.
  26. Rentschler, M., Dumpert, J., Platt, S., Farritor, S., Oleynikov, D., “Natural Orifice Surgery with an Endoluminal Mobile Robot,” The Society of American Gastrointestinal Endoscopic Surgeons, Dallas, TX, April 2006.
  27. Rentschler, M., Dumpert, J., Platt, S., Iagnemma, K., Oleynikov, D., Farritor, S., "In vivo Mobile Surgical Robotic Task Assistance," Design of Medical Devices Conference, Minneapolis, MN, April, 2006.
  28. Rentschler, M., Dumpert, J., Platt, S., Farritor, S., Oleynikov, D., “Mobile In Vivo Robots Can Assist In Abdominal Exploration,” The Society of American Gastrointestinal Endoscopic Surgeons, Fort Lauderdale, FL, April, 2005.
  29. Dumpert, J., Rentschler, M., Platt, S., Farritor, S., Oleynikov, D., “Improving In Vivo Robot Vision Quality,” Medicine Meets Virtual Reality, Long Beach, CA, January, 2005.
  30. Narazaki, K., Oleynikov, D., DiMartino, A., Rentschler, M., Stergiou, N., “Objective Quantification of Proficiency in Robotic Laparoscopy with Bimanual Inanimate Tasks,” Medicine Meets Virtual Reality, Long Beach, CA, January, 2005.
  31. Oleynikov, D., Rentschler, M., Hadzialic, A., Dumpert, J., Platt, S., Farritor, S., “Miniature Robots Can Assist in Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy,” The Society of American Gastrointestinal Endoscopic Surgeons, Denver, CO, March, 2004.

Conference Posters (peer-reviewed original paper)

  1. Prendergast, J.M., Perry, A., Rentschler, M.E., “Benchtop Testing of a Novel Robotic Capsule with Differential Drive Capabilities.” ASME Design of Medical Devices Conference. Minneapolis, MN, April, 2015. *3-in-5 Presentation Award Winner
  2. Lauff, C., Weidler-Lewis, J., O’Connor, K., Kotys-Schwartz, D., Rentschler, M., “Cognitive Ethnographies of Heterogeneous Engineering Design,” International Conference of the Learning Sciences (ICLS), Boulder, CO, June, 2014.
  3. Anderson, N., Kramer, E., Cezo, J., Ferguson, V., Rentschler, M.E., “Tissue Bond Strength as a Function of Applied Fusion Pressure,” ASME Design of Medical Devices Conference, Minneapolis, MN, April, 2014.

Conference Posters (peer-reviewed original abstract)

  1. Calahan, K., Qi, Y., Rentschler, M., Long, R., “Mapping Three-Dimensional Micromechanics between Micro-Pillars and Soft Gel Substrates,” Society of Engineering Science Technical Meeting, St. Louis, MO, October, 2019.
  2. Johannes, K., Bowen, L., Calahan, K., Zuetell, E., Long, R., Rentschler, M.E., “Tunable Contact Properties of Highly Strained Hyperelastic Micro-Patterned Surfaces Contacting Soft Substrates,” Gordon Research Conference – Science of Adhesion, Mount Holyoke College, MA, July, 2019.
  3. Bowen, L., Johannes, K., Zuetell, E., Rentschler, M.E., “Identifying Friction Mechanisms of Deformable Microtextured Surfaces for Improved Anchoring during Balloon Endoscopy,” Gordon Research Conference – Science of Adhesion, Mount Holyoke College, MA, July, 2019.
  4. Anderson, N., Kramer, E., Cezo, J.D., Ferguson, V. L., Rentschler, M.E., "Tissue Bond Strength and Intraluminal Temperature as a Function of Applied Fusion Pressure," World Congress on Biomechanics, Boston, MA, July, 2014.
  5. Kern, M., Ortega, J., Rentschler, M.E., "Soft Material Adhesion Characterization for In vivo Locomotion: Experimental and Modeling Results," World Congress on Biomechanics, Boston, MA, July, 2014.
  6. Fankell, D., Ferguson, V.L., Taylor, K.D., Rentschler, M.E., "Impact of Heater Location and Ambient Conditions on Fusion Strength during Direct Heat Fusion," World Congress on Biomechanics, Boston, MA, July, 2014.
  7. Cezo, J., Anderson, N., Kramer, E., Taylor, K., Rentschler, M., Ferguson, V., “Tissue Hydration Influences Bursting Pressure of Fused Arteries,” ASME Summer Bioengineering Conference, Sunriver, Oregon, June, 2013.
  8. Cezo, J., Ferguson, V., Taylor, K., Rentschler, M., “Measurement of Bond Strength of Direct Heat Tissue Fusion in Arteries,” ASME Summer Bioengineering Conference, Fajardo, Puerto Rico, June, 2012.
  9. Zimkowski, M.M., Lanning, C., Rech, B., Glang, R., Mandava, N., Mandava, N., Schoen, J., Rentschler, M., Shandas, R., “Mechanical Evaluation of Surgical Meshes Integrated with New Shape-Memory Polymer for Abdominal Wall Defect Repair,” American Hernia Society, March, 2012.
  10. Sliker, L., Kern, M.D., Schoen, J.A., Rentschler, M.E., “Biologically Inspired Micro-Patterned Treads for Robotic Capsule Endoscope Mobility,” Covidien R&D Summit, Westminster, CO, October, 2011.
  11. Terry, B.S., Schoen, J.A., Rentschler, M.E., “Experimental Measurements of the Radial Force from Myenteric Contractions on a Solid Bolus,” Covidien R&D Summit, Westminster, CO, October, 2011.
  12. Schoen, J.A., Mills, Z., Terry, B.S., Rentschler, M.E., “A SILS-Specific Camera System,” The Society of American Gastrointestinal Endoscopic Surgeons, San Antonio, TX, April, 2011.
  13. Schoen, J.A., Sliker, L., Rentschler, M.E., “A Locomotion System for Capsule Mobility,” The Society of American Gastrointestinal Endoscopic Surgeons, San Antonio, TX, April, 2011.
  14. Schoen, J.A., Terry, B.S., Mills, A., Rentschler, M.E., “Single Incision Laparoscopic Surgery with a Novel Port Camera System,” The Society of American Gastrointestinal Endoscopic Surgeons, Landover, MD, April, 2010.
  15. Macdonald, S., Rentschler, M., “An Improved Splint Design for Boutonniere Deformity,” ASME Summer Bioengineering Conference, Lake Tahoe, CA, June, 2009.
  16. Ruppert, A., Terry, B., Rentschler, M., “A Laparoscopic Camera-Enabled Cannula Port,” ASME Summer Bioengineering Conference, Lake Tahoe, CA, June, 2009.
  17. Lehman, A., Dumpert, J., Visty, A., Rentschler, M., Farritor, S., Oleynikov, D., "Toward Natural Orifice Surgery with Cooperative Miniature Robots," The Society of American Gastrointestinal and Endoscopic Surgeons, Philadelphia, PA, April, 2008.
  18. Rentschler, M., Baxter, B.T., “Preliminary Murine Aortic Tissue Material Properties from Pressure-Diameter Experiments,” ASME Summer Bioengineering Conference, Keystone, CO, June, 2007.
  19. Platt, S., Rentschler, M., Dumpert, J., Farritor, S., Oleynikov, D., “In Vivo Robotic Cameras Can Enhance Imaging Capability During Laparoscopic Surgery,” The Society of American Gastrointestinal Endoscopic Surgeons, Fort Lauderdale, FL, April, 2005.

Doctoral Dissertations

  1. Prendergast, J.M., Mobility, Navigation and Localization Towards Robotic Endoscopy, Doctoral Dissertation, University of Colorado, Boulder, CO, December, 2019.
  2. Lauff, C., Prototyping in the Wild: The Role of Prototypes in Companies, Doctoral Dissertation, University of Colorado, Boulder, CO, May, 2018.
  3. Fankell, D., A Thermo-Poromechanics Finite Element Model for Predicting Arterial Tissue Fusion, Doctoral Dissertation, University of Colorado, Boulder, CO, August, 2017.
  4. Kern, M., Adhesion Characterization of a Biologically Inspired Micro-Patterned Synthetic Material, Doctoral Dissertation, University of Colorado, Boulder, CO, December, 2016.
  5. Kramer, E., Thermal Fusion for Sutureless Closure: Devices, Composition, Methods, Doctoral Dissertation, University of Colorado, Boulder, CO, December, 2016.
  6. Sliker, L. Experimental Analysis and Modeling of Robot-Tissue Contact Mechanics for In Vivo Mobility, Doctoral Dissertation, University of Colorado, Boulder, CO, August, 2015.
  7. Cezo, J., Thermal Tissue Fusion of Arteries: Methods, Mechanisms, & Mechanics. Doctoral Dissertation, University of Colorado, Boulder, CO, August, 2013.
  8. Wang, X, Predictive Modeling of Tissue Mechanical Response for Rolling Motion, Doctoral Dissertation, University of Colorado, Boulder, CO, August, 2012.
  9. Terry, B., Mechanical Characterization of the Small Intestine for In vivo Robotic Capsule Endoscope Mobility, Doctoral Dissertation, University of Colorado, Boulder, CO, May, 2012.
  10. Rentschler, M., In Vivo Abdominal Surgical Robotics: Tissue Mechanics Modeling, Robotic Design, Experimentation, and Analysis, Doctoral Dissertation, University of Nebraska, Lincoln, NE, May, 2006.

Masters Theses

  1. Pearson, L., Modular Fabrication, Controller Development, and Sensor Development for a Hydraulically Amplified Self-Healing Electrostatic (HASEL) Actuator,  Master’s Thesis, University of Colorado, Boulder, CO, December, 2018.
  2. Ortega, J., Design, Modeling and Control of a Soft SMA-actuated Biomimetic Robot with Functional Skin, Master's Thesis, University of Colorado, Boulder, CO, August, 2016.
  3. Kearns, J., A Comparison of Spring Stiffness Profiles For Use In A Passive-Elastic Leg Exoskeleton, Master's Thesis, University of Colorado, Boulder, CO, May, 2016.
  4. Ortega, J., Modeling Soft Material Adhesion for In vivo Robotic Locomotion, Master's Thesis – Basells Intern from Catalonia, Spain,  February, 2014.
  5. Francisco, M., Migrating Motor Complex Force Sensor: Design, Fabrication and Clinical In vivo Measurements, Master's Thesis, University of Colorado, Boulder, CO, December, 2013.
  6. Hill, M.,  Design, Development, and Verification of an Automated Pain Measurement Device, Master's Thesis, University of Colorado, Boulder, CO, December, 2013. 
  7. Lyle, A., Evaluation of Small Bowel Lumen Friction Forces for Applications in In vivo Robotic Capsule Endoscopy, Master's Thesis, University of Colorado, Boulder, CO, August, 2012.
  8. Hart, K., The Design and Evaluation of a Pediatric Cardiothoracic Camera System for Identification and Repair of Ventricular Septal Defects, Master's Thesis, University of Colorado, Boulder, CO, May, 2011.
  9. Mills, Z., Design and Experimental Evaluation of a Single Incision Laparoscopic Surgery Camera System for Minimally Invasive Surgery, Master's Thesis, University of Colorado, Boulder, CO, May, 2011.
  10. Zimkowski, M., Design and Preliminary Evaluation of a Computer-Controlled Pressure Algometer for Measuring Pain Sensitivity, Master's Thesis, University of Colorado, Boulder, CO, August, 2010.
  11. Ruppert, A., Design and Experimental Evaluation of an Integrated Cannula Visualization System for Laparoscopy, Master's Thesis, University of Colorado, Boulder, CO, August, 2009.
  12. Rentschler, M., Dynamic Simulation Modeling and Control of the Odyssey III Autonomous Underwater Vehicle, Master's Thesis, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Cambridge, MA, June, 2003.
  13. Rentschler, M., Mobile Highway Construction Barrel Robots, Bachelor’s Thesis, University of Nebraska, Lincoln, NE, May, 2001.