Event Details
International Education Week: Necrobotics: Shaping the Future of Healthcare Lecture with Woxsen University’s VP, Dr. Raul Rodriguez
Ryan Room – Zappala Campus Center
Friday, November 21, 2025
11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Join us for Necrobotics: Shaping the Future of Healthcare lecture presented by Dr. Raul Rodriguez, Vice President of Woxsen University. Necrobotics is an emerging field that transforms deceased biological organisms into functional robotic systems, creating innovative solutions at the intersection of biology and engineering. By repurposing naturally evolved structures—particularly arachnid appendages and muscle tissues—researchers are developing actuators, grippers, and sensors with significant medical applications. Key healthcare innovations include minimally invasive surgical instruments, adaptive prosthetics, precision tissue handling systems, and biocompatible drug delivery mechanisms.
Necrobotic systems offer distinct advantages over conventional robotics: natural compliance for
delicate manipulation, biodegradability, biocompatibility, and substantial cost reduction. This
presentation explores both the transformative potential and ethical considerations of this
technology, addressing regulatory frameworks and cultural sensitivities. As necrobotics
advances from proof-of-concept to clinical application, it presents unique interdisciplinary
opportunities for innovation in medical technology, challenging traditional boundaries between
biological and synthetic systems.
Dr. Raul Villamarin Rodriguez is a visionary leader in New Age Technologies, specializing in cognitive science, AI, and consumer behavior. As Vice President at Woxsen University and a Cognitive Technologist, he has authored over 20 books, 70+ peer-reviewed journals, and 120 practitioner articles across diverse disciplines.
Dr. Rodriguez serves as a Steering Committee Member for EFMD Global, Founding Member of the Indian Business Council, and PRME i5 Expert Pedagogy Group Representative for India. He holds patents for innovative systems including the Unified Healthcare Intelligence System (UHIS), Predictive Modeling in Football Talent Identification, and the Intelligent Air Traffic Management System (IAMS). His expertise focuses on human-technology optimization, consumer behavior analysis, and sustainable solutions across healthcare, energy, and aviation sectors.