<?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8"?><feed xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" xml:lang="en"><generator uri="https://jekyllrb.com/" version="3.10.0">Jekyll</generator><link href="https://adagolodjo.github.io/feed.xml" rel="self" type="application/atom+xml" /><link href="https://adagolodjo.github.io/" rel="alternate" type="text/html" hreflang="en" /><updated>2026-05-06T17:53:06+02:00</updated><id>https://adagolodjo.github.io/feed.xml</id><title type="html">Adagolodjo</title><subtitle>Assistant Professor in Computer Science. Research in Simulation and Soft Robotics.</subtitle><author><name>Yinoussa Adagolodjo</name></author><entry><title type="html">Speaker at COSUR 2025: Summer School on Control of Surgical Robots</title><link href="https://adagolodjo.github.io/news/conference/education/2025/08/20/speaker-cosur-2025-summer-school/" rel="alternate" type="text/html" title="Speaker at COSUR 2025: Summer School on Control of Surgical Robots" /><published>2025-08-20T00:00:00+02:00</published><updated>2025-08-20T00:00:00+02:00</updated><id>https://adagolodjo.github.io/news/conference/education/2025/08/20/speaker-cosur-2025-summer-school</id><content type="html" xml:base="https://adagolodjo.github.io/news/conference/education/2025/08/20/speaker-cosur-2025-summer-school/"><![CDATA[<p>I’m excited to announce that I will be presenting at the <strong>COSUR 2025: Summer School on Control of Surgical Robots</strong>, taking place from <strong>September 8-10, 2025</strong> in Lisbon, Portugal, as a pre-event to the CRAS conference.</p>

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<h2 id="my-presentation">My Presentation</h2>

<p><strong>Title</strong>: “Modeling and Control of Deformable Robots Using the Finite Element Method”</p>

<p>This presentation will explore advanced computational methods for modeling and controlling soft robotic systems in surgical applications, focusing on how finite element analysis can be leveraged to achieve precise control of deformable robotic structures.</p>

<h2 id="about-cosur-2025">About COSUR 2025</h2>

<p>The Summer School on Robot-Assisted Surgery (COSUR 2025) is a doctoral summer school designed to train the next generation of researchers in robot-assisted surgery. The event is jointly organized by leading European research institutions:</p>

<ul>
  <li>Robot-Assisted Surgery research group of KU Leuven</li>
  <li>Altair Robotics Lab at University of Verona</li>
  <li>Biomedical Robotics Lab at the Italian Institute of Technology</li>
  <li>LASIGUE research group from the University of Lisbon</li>
  <li>Multiple European research projects on medical robotics</li>
</ul>

<h2 id="event-focus">Event Focus</h2>

<p>COSUR 2025 aims to provide a comprehensive overview of the challenges in robot-assisted surgery, with particular emphasis on:</p>

<ul>
  <li><strong>Integration of control, sensing, and machine intelligence</strong> for autonomous functions in robotic surgery</li>
  <li><strong>Leveraging increased accuracy</strong> of robots and medical imaging for new diagnostic and therapeutic tools</li>
  <li><strong>Supporting advanced surgical procedures</strong> through technological innovation</li>
</ul>

<h2 id="technical-themes">Technical Themes</h2>

<p>The summer school will address key technical areas including:</p>

<ul>
  <li>General concepts of robot-assisted surgery from medical and engineering perspectives</li>
  <li>Autonomous control in robotic surgery</li>
  <li>Teleoperation and haptics</li>
  <li>Image-guided surgery</li>
  <li>Machine learning and reasoning in surgical robotics</li>
</ul>

<h2 id="event-details">Event Details</h2>

<ul>
  <li><strong>Dates</strong>: September 8-10, 2025</li>
  <li><strong>Location</strong>: Lisbon, Portugal</li>
  <li><strong>Format</strong>: Doctoral summer school with lectures, workshops, and hands-on sessions</li>
  <li><strong>Context</strong>: Pre-event to the CRAS (Conference on New Technologies for Computer and Robot Assisted Surgery)</li>
</ul>

<h2 id="significance">Significance</h2>

<p>This summer school represents an excellent opportunity to contribute to the education of future researchers in medical robotics while sharing cutting-edge research on deformable robot modeling and control. The focus on finite element methods for surgical robotics aligns perfectly with the growing need for precise, safe, and effective robotic assistance in medical procedures.</p>

<p>Looking forward to engaging with the next generation of researchers in this exciting and impactful field!</p>

<p><strong>More information</strong>: <a href="https://cras-eu.org/cosur2025/">https://cras-eu.org/cosur2025/</a></p>]]></content><author><name>Adagolodjo Yinoussa</name></author><category term="news" /><category term="conference" /><category term="education" /><category term="summer-school" /><category term="surgical-robots" /><category term="finite-element-method" /><category term="medical-robotics" /><category term="cosur" /><category term="control-systems" /><summary type="html"><![CDATA[Excited to present on 'Modeling and Control of Deformable Robots Using the Finite Element Method' at the COSUR 2025 Summer School in Lisbon.]]></summary></entry><entry><title type="html">Invited Speaker at LACORO 2024</title><link href="https://adagolodjo.github.io/news/conference/2024/12/05/invited-speaker-lacoro/" rel="alternate" type="text/html" title="Invited Speaker at LACORO 2024" /><published>2024-12-05T00:00:00+01:00</published><updated>2024-12-05T00:00:00+01:00</updated><id>https://adagolodjo.github.io/news/conference/2024/12/05/invited-speaker-lacoro</id><content type="html" xml:base="https://adagolodjo.github.io/news/conference/2024/12/05/invited-speaker-lacoro/"><![CDATA[<p>I’m excited to be invited as a speaker at <strong>LACORO 2024</strong> (Latin American Conference on Operations Research), taking place from <strong>December 9-13, 2024</strong> in Rancagua, Chile.</p>

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<h2 id="about-lacoro">About LACORO</h2>

<p>LACORO is the premier Latin American conference bringing together researchers, practitioners, and academics in operations research and related fields. The conference provides an excellent platform for sharing cutting-edge research and fostering collaboration across the Americas.</p>

<h2 id="event-details">Event Details</h2>

<ul>
  <li><strong>Dates</strong>: December 9-13, 2024</li>
  <li><strong>Location</strong>: Rancagua, Chile</li>
  <li><strong>Conference</strong>: Latin American Conference on Operations Research</li>
  <li><strong>Duration</strong>: 5 days of presentations, workshops, and networking</li>
</ul>

<h2 id="conference-highlights">Conference Highlights</h2>

<p>LACORO 2024 features:</p>
<ul>
  <li><strong>Registration Opens</strong>: June 1, 2024</li>
  <li><strong>Early Registration Deadline</strong>: October 1, 2024</li>
  <li><strong>Poster Submissions</strong>: Open until September 15, 2024</li>
  <li><strong>Travel and Registration Grants</strong>: Available with applications closing September 15, 2024</li>
</ul>

<h2 id="significance">Significance</h2>

<p>This conference provides an important opportunity to connect with the Latin American operations research community and to share our latest work in computational methods and optimization techniques applied to robotics and medical applications.</p>

<p>Looking forward to the rich exchanges and collaborations that will emerge from this gathering of the Latin American scientific community!</p>

<p><strong>More information</strong>: <a href="https://www.lacoro.org/2024/">https://www.lacoro.org/2024/</a></p>]]></content><author><name>Adagolodjo Yinoussa</name></author><category term="news" /><category term="conference" /><category term="invited-speaker" /><category term="lacoro" /><category term="chile" /><category term="robotics" /><category term="operations-research" /><summary type="html"><![CDATA[Excited to be invited as a speaker at LACORO 2024, the premier Latin American Conference on Operations Research in Rancagua, Chile.]]></summary></entry><entry><title type="html">Invited Speaker at Journées Scientifiques Inria Chile 2024</title><link href="https://adagolodjo.github.io/news/conference/2024/12/01/invited-speaker-inria-chile/" rel="alternate" type="text/html" title="Invited Speaker at Journées Scientifiques Inria Chile 2024" /><published>2024-12-01T00:00:00+01:00</published><updated>2024-12-01T00:00:00+01:00</updated><id>https://adagolodjo.github.io/news/conference/2024/12/01/invited-speaker-inria-chile</id><content type="html" xml:base="https://adagolodjo.github.io/news/conference/2024/12/01/invited-speaker-inria-chile/"><![CDATA[<p>I’m honored to be invited as a speaker at the <strong>Journées Scientifiques Inria Chile 2024</strong>, taking place from <strong>December 4-6, 2024</strong> in Santiago, Chile at the Gabriela Mistral Cultural Center.</p>

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<h2 id="about-the-event">About the Event</h2>

<p>This year’s conference serves as an official pre-event of the AI Action Summit, consolidating Chile as a key player in the global discussion on artificial intelligence. The event brings together leading French and Chilean scientists to address the challenges and opportunities of AI today.</p>

<p>The Journées Scientifiques marks a key milestone in our path towards an AI-driven future and consolidates itself as a unique meeting space of the French-Chilean artificial intelligence ecosystem.</p>

<h2 id="event-details">Event Details</h2>

<ul>
  <li><strong>Dates</strong>: December 4-6, 2024</li>
  <li><strong>Location</strong>: Gabriela Mistral Cultural Center, Santiago, Chile</li>
  <li><strong>Language</strong>: English</li>
  <li><strong>Format</strong>: Three days of conferences, panel discussions, and networking</li>
</ul>

<h2 id="significance">Significance</h2>

<p>As the only official pre-event in Chile for the AI Action Summit, this conference serves as a strategic platform to prepare the ground for the AI Action Summit in February in Paris. It’s an excellent opportunity to contribute to the international dialogue on artificial intelligence and scientific computing.</p>

<p>Looking forward to sharing our latest research and connecting with the vibrant AI community in Chile!</p>

<p><strong>More information</strong>: <a href="https://journeesscientifiques2024.inria.cl/en/">https://journeesscientifiques2024.inria.cl/en/</a></p>]]></content><author><name>Adagolodjo Yinoussa</name></author><category term="news" /><category term="conference" /><category term="invited-speaker" /><category term="inria" /><category term="chile" /><category term="artificial-intelligence" /><category term="scientific-computing" /><summary type="html"><![CDATA[Honored to be invited as a speaker at the Journées Scientifiques Inria Chile 2024, an official pre-event of the AI Action Summit.]]></summary></entry><entry><title type="html">New Blog Design and Enhanced Features</title><link href="https://adagolodjo.github.io/technical/projects/2024/08/18/improved-blog-design/" rel="alternate" type="text/html" title="New Blog Design and Enhanced Features" /><published>2024-08-18T00:00:00+02:00</published><updated>2024-08-18T00:00:00+02:00</updated><id>https://adagolodjo.github.io/technical/projects/2024/08/18/improved-blog-design</id><content type="html" xml:base="https://adagolodjo.github.io/technical/projects/2024/08/18/improved-blog-design/"><![CDATA[<p>I’m excited to share that I’ve completely redesigned and improved the blog section of my website! The new design focuses on better user experience, enhanced navigation, and modern aesthetics.</p>

<h2 id="whats-new">What’s New</h2>

<h3 id="-modern-design">🎨 Modern Design</h3>
<ul>
  <li><strong>Clean Layout</strong>: A fresh, modern design with improved typography and spacing</li>
  <li><strong>Featured Posts</strong>: Highlighted recent posts to draw attention to important content</li>
  <li><strong>Card-based Layout</strong>: Each post is presented in an attractive card format</li>
  <li><strong>Responsive Design</strong>: Optimized for all device sizes from mobile to desktop</li>
</ul>

<h3 id="-enhanced-search-and-filtering">🔍 Enhanced Search and Filtering</h3>
<ul>
  <li><strong>Real-time Search</strong>: Instantly find posts by searching through titles and content</li>
  <li><strong>Category Filtering</strong>: Filter posts by categories like research, teaching, projects, and more</li>
  <li><strong>Interactive Tags</strong>: Click on category tags to filter posts quickly</li>
</ul>

<h3 id="-blog-statistics">📊 Blog Statistics</h3>
<p>The new sidebar includes:</p>
<ul>
  <li>Total number of posts</li>
  <li>Number of categories</li>
  <li>Years of blogging activity</li>
  <li>Quick access to archives</li>
</ul>

<h3 id="️-improved-navigation">🗂️ Improved Navigation</h3>
<ul>
  <li><strong>Organized Archives</strong>: Browse posts by year with easy navigation</li>
  <li><strong>Category Overview</strong>: See all categories with post counts</li>
  <li><strong>RSS Feed</strong>: Stay updated with new posts via RSS</li>
</ul>

<h2 id="technical-improvements">Technical Improvements</h2>

<h3 id="performance-enhancements">Performance Enhancements</h3>
<ul>
  <li><strong>Optimized CSS</strong>: Custom SCSS with efficient styling</li>
  <li><strong>JavaScript Interactions</strong>: Smooth filtering and search functionality</li>
  <li><strong>Staggered Animations</strong>: Beautiful loading effects for better user experience</li>
</ul>

<h3 id="accessibility-features">Accessibility Features</h3>
<ul>
  <li><strong>Keyboard Navigation</strong>: Full keyboard accessibility</li>
  <li><strong>Screen Reader Support</strong>: Proper ARIA labels and semantic markup</li>
  <li><strong>Color Contrast</strong>: High contrast design for better readability</li>
</ul>

<h2 id="future-plans">Future Plans</h2>

<p>I’m planning to add even more features to the blog:</p>

<ul>
  <li><strong>Reading Time Estimates</strong>: Show estimated reading time for each post</li>
  <li><strong>Related Posts</strong>: Suggest related content based on categories and tags</li>
  <li><strong>Comment System</strong>: Enable discussions on blog posts</li>
  <li><strong>Dark Mode Toggle</strong>: Switch between light and dark themes</li>
  <li><strong>Social Sharing</strong>: Easy sharing buttons for social media</li>
</ul>

<h2 id="try-it-out">Try It Out!</h2>

<p>You can experience all these new features right here on the blog page. Use the search box to find specific content, try the category filters, and explore the improved navigation. I hope you find the new design more engaging and easier to use!</p>

<p>Feel free to <a href="/contact/">contact me</a> with any feedback or suggestions for further improvements.</p>]]></content><author><name>Adagolodjo Yinoussa</name></author><category term="technical" /><category term="projects" /><category term="web-development" /><category term="jekyll" /><category term="design" /><category term="ux" /><summary type="html"><![CDATA[A complete redesign of the blog with enhanced features, modern design, and improved user experience.]]></summary></entry><entry><title type="html">New Research Project: Advanced Soft Robotics Control</title><link href="https://adagolodjo.github.io/research/projects/2024/05/30/new-research-project/" rel="alternate" type="text/html" title="New Research Project: Advanced Soft Robotics Control" /><published>2024-05-30T00:00:00+02:00</published><updated>2024-05-30T00:00:00+02:00</updated><id>https://adagolodjo.github.io/research/projects/2024/05/30/new-research-project</id><content type="html" xml:base="https://adagolodjo.github.io/research/projects/2024/05/30/new-research-project/"><![CDATA[<p>We are excited to announce the launch of our new research project focused on advanced control strategies for soft robots. This project, funded by [Funding Agency], will explore novel approaches to controlling deformable robots using real-time simulation and machine learning techniques.</p>

<h2 id="project-goals">Project Goals</h2>

<ul>
  <li>Develop new control algorithms for soft robotics</li>
  <li>Implement real-time simulation for deformable objects</li>
  <li>Create practical applications in medical robotics</li>
</ul>

<h2 id="research-team">Research Team</h2>

<p>We are currently recruiting PhD students and postdoctoral researchers for this project. <a href="/contact/">Contact us</a> if you’re interested in joining the team.</p>]]></content><author><name>Adagolodjo Yinoussa</name></author><category term="research" /><category term="projects" /><category term="soft-robotics" /><category term="control-systems" /><category term="simulation" /><category term="machine-learning" /><category term="funding" /><summary type="html"><![CDATA[Launch of our new research project focused on advanced control strategies for soft robots using real-time simulation and machine learning techniques.]]></summary></entry><entry><title type="html">Recent Publication in IEEE Transactions Featured</title><link href="https://adagolodjo.github.io/research/news/2024/05/15/publication-award/" rel="alternate" type="text/html" title="Recent Publication in IEEE Transactions Featured" /><published>2024-05-15T00:00:00+02:00</published><updated>2024-05-15T00:00:00+02:00</updated><id>https://adagolodjo.github.io/research/news/2024/05/15/publication-award</id><content type="html" xml:base="https://adagolodjo.github.io/research/news/2024/05/15/publication-award/"><![CDATA[<p>Our recent paper on surgical robotics has been featured in IEEE Transactions on Medical Robotics and Bionics. The paper presents novel methods for real-time simulation in robotic surgery applications.</p>

<h2 id="paper-highlights">Paper Highlights</h2>

<ul>
  <li>New algorithms for real-time surgical simulation</li>
  <li>Practical applications in minimally invasive surgery</li>
  <li>Experimental validation with surgical robots</li>
</ul>

<p>The paper is available <a href="https://doi.org/YOUR_DOI_HERE">online</a>.</p>]]></content><author><name>Adagolodjo Yinoussa</name></author><category term="research" /><category term="news" /><category term="publications" /><category term="ieee" /><category term="medical-robotics" /><category term="simulation" /><category term="awards" /><summary type="html"><![CDATA[Our recent paper on surgical robotics has been featured in IEEE Transactions on Medical Robotics and Bionics.]]></summary></entry><entry><title type="html">Invited Speaker at CAIR Hong Kong AI and Robotics in Healthcare Forum</title><link href="https://adagolodjo.github.io/news/conference/2024/03/31/news/" rel="alternate" type="text/html" title="Invited Speaker at CAIR Hong Kong AI and Robotics in Healthcare Forum" /><published>2024-03-31T00:00:00+01:00</published><updated>2024-03-31T00:00:00+01:00</updated><id>https://adagolodjo.github.io/news/conference/2024/03/31/news</id><content type="html" xml:base="https://adagolodjo.github.io/news/conference/2024/03/31/news/"><![CDATA[<p>I was honored to be invited as a speaker at the <strong>CAIR Hong Kong Artificial Intelligence and Robotics in Healthcare Forum</strong>, held from <strong>March 28-29, 2024</strong> in Hong Kong.</p>

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<h2 id="about-the-event">About the Event</h2>

<p>The forum was organized by the Centre for Artificial Intelligence and Robotics (CAIR), Hong Kong Institute of Science &amp; Technology, focusing on how artificial intelligence and robotics technologies are rapidly reshaping healthcare and medical practices.</p>

<h2 id="event-focus">Event Focus</h2>

<p>In this data-driven era, artificial intelligence and robotics technologies are having a profound impact in the field of medicine and healthcare, from image-assisted diagnosis to intelligent health management. AI is emerging as a pivotal force propelling medical progress.</p>

<h2 id="event-details">Event Details</h2>

<ul>
  <li><strong>Dates</strong>: March 28-29, 2024</li>
  <li><strong>Location</strong>: Hong Kong</li>
  <li><strong>Organizer</strong>: Centre for Artificial Intelligence and Robotics (CAIR)</li>
  <li><strong>Focus</strong>: AI and Robotics applications in Healthcare</li>
</ul>

<p>This forum provided an excellent platform to discuss the latest developments in medical AI and robotics, and to share our research on robotic assistance and augmented reality for healthcare applications.</p>

<p><strong>More information</strong>: <a href="https://www.cair-cas.org.hk/article/339">https://www.cair-cas.org.hk/article/339</a></p>]]></content><author><name>Adagolodjo Yinoussa</name></author><category term="news" /><category term="conference" /><category term="invited-speaker" /><category term="cair" /><category term="hong-kong" /><category term="artificial-intelligence" /><category term="robotics" /><category term="healthcare" /><summary type="html"><![CDATA[Invited to speak at the CAIR Hong Kong Artificial Intelligence and Robotics in Healthcare Forum on the transformative impact of AI in medicine.]]></summary></entry><entry><title type="html">Research Projects and Publications</title><link href="https://adagolodjo.github.io/research/projects/2023/12/27/project/" rel="alternate" type="text/html" title="Research Projects and Publications" /><published>2023-12-27T20:37:02+01:00</published><updated>2023-12-27T20:37:02+01:00</updated><id>https://adagolodjo.github.io/research/projects/2023/12/27/project</id><content type="html" xml:base="https://adagolodjo.github.io/research/projects/2023/12/27/project/"><![CDATA[<h1 id="projects-i-am-involve-on">Projects I am involve on</h1>

<h2 id="needle-insertion-of-soft-tissue">Needle insertion of Soft Tissue</h2>
<ul>
  <li>Nom de l’article 1, Journal, lien vers l’article</li>
  <li>Nom de l’article 2, Journal, lien vers l’article</li>
</ul>

<h2 id="prostate-cancer">Prostate Cancer</h2>

<ul>
  <li>Nom de l’article 1, Journal, lien vers l’article</li>
  <li>Nom de l’article 2, Journal, lien vers l’article</li>
</ul>

<h2 id="augmented-reality">Augmented Reality</h2>

<ul>
  <li>Nom de l’article 3, Journal, lien vers l’article</li>
  <li>Nom de l’article 4, Journal, lien vers l’article</li>
</ul>

<h2 id="project-ire">Project IRE</h2>

<h2 id="project-simcardiotest">Project SImCardioTest</h2>]]></content><author><name>Adagolodjo Yinoussa</name></author><category term="research" /><category term="projects" /><category term="medical-robotics" /><category term="soft-robotics" /><category term="publications" /><category term="needle-insertion" /><category term="prostate-cancer" /><category term="augmented-reality" /><summary type="html"><![CDATA[Overview of current research projects including needle insertion in soft tissue, prostate cancer research, and augmented reality applications.]]></summary></entry><entry><title type="html">Research Experience and Background</title><link href="https://adagolodjo.github.io/research/2023/12/27/research/" rel="alternate" type="text/html" title="Research Experience and Background" /><published>2023-12-27T20:37:02+01:00</published><updated>2023-12-27T20:37:02+01:00</updated><id>https://adagolodjo.github.io/research/2023/12/27/research</id><content type="html" xml:base="https://adagolodjo.github.io/research/2023/12/27/research/"><![CDATA[<h2 id="work-experience">Work Experience</h2>

<h3 id="company-1-start-date---end-date">Company 1 (Start Date - End Date)</h3>

<ul>
  <li>Description of your role and responsibilities</li>
</ul>

<h3 id="company-2-start-date---end-date">Company 2 (Start Date - End Date)</h3>

<ul>
  <li>Description of your role and responsibilities</li>
</ul>

<h2 id="education">Education</h2>

<h3 id="institution-name-1-start-date---end-date">Institution Name 1 (Start Date - End Date)</h3>

<ul>
  <li>Degree obtained, specialization</li>
</ul>

<h3 id="institution-name-2-start-date---end-date">Institution Name 2 (Start Date - End Date)</h3>

<ul>
  <li>Degree obtained, specialization</li>
</ul>

<h2 id="skills">Skills</h2>

<ul>
  <li>Skill 1</li>
  <li>Skill 2</li>
  <li>Skill 3</li>
</ul>

<h2 id="languages">Languages</h2>

<ul>
  <li>Language 1</li>
  <li>Language 2</li>
</ul>]]></content><author><name>Adagolodjo Yinoussa</name></author><category term="research" /><category term="experience" /><category term="background" /><category term="skills" /><summary type="html"><![CDATA[Detailed overview of research experience, educational background, and professional skills in robotics and simulation.]]></summary></entry><entry xml:lang="fr"><title type="html">Introduction to Research Methods</title><link href="https://adagolodjo.github.io/teaching/2023/12/27/initiation-a-la-recherche/" rel="alternate" type="text/html" title="Introduction to Research Methods" /><published>2023-12-27T12:50:02+01:00</published><updated>2023-12-27T12:50:02+01:00</updated><id>https://adagolodjo.github.io/teaching/2023/12/27/initiation-a-la-recherche</id><content type="html" xml:base="https://adagolodjo.github.io/teaching/2023/12/27/initiation-a-la-recherche/"><![CDATA[<h2 id="pdf-to-the-course--here">Pdf to the course : here</h2>
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