Ivo Broeders

Prof. dr. Ivo Broeders is a Professor at the University of Twente, affiliated with the Faculty of Electrical Engineering, Mathematics & Computer Science. He leads the RaM (Robotics and Mechatronics) laboratory and coordinates the MEANDER research project focused on advanced surgical technologies.

His research explores the intersection of medical technology and computational systems, with primary interests in:

• Robotic-assisted surgical systems
• Artificial intelligence applications in surgical procedures
• High-precision medical interventions
• Digital transformation of surgical workflows
• Hiatal hernia treatment innovations

Prof. Broeders contributes to the development of next-generation surgical tools through the MEANDER initiative, working at the RaM laboratory that bridges engineering and clinical medicine.