Microengineering for Medical Robotics

The IET (Institution of Engineering and Technology) and UKRI (UK Research and Innovation) will hold a webinar on 19th May 2021 and our programme grant ‘Micro-Robotics for Surgery‘ Principal Investigator at the Hamlyn Centre, Professor Eric Yeatman, will give a talk about ‘Microengineering for Medical Robotics‘ in this event.


The Future of Microsystems Engineering: EPSRC update and biomedical robotics

The Future of Microsystems Engineering: EPSRC update and biomedical robotics

  • Date: Wednesday 19th May 2021
  • Time:11:00am– 12:00pm BST UK Time
  • Key highlighted points of the event:
    • The formation and purpose of UK Research and Innovation (UKRI)
    • An overview of the Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC) and its role within engineering research
    • An analysis of the current EPSRC Microsystems Research Area and identified challenges

Professor Eric YeatmanMicroengineering for Medical Robotics
– Professor Eric M Yeatman, Imperial College London

Abstract: Miniaturisation of surgical tools and instruments is allowing more precise medical investigation and treatment, while minimising the impact on patients and thus speeding recovery, and reducing risks and side effects. In this talk we will examine some recent developments in this area, focusing on fibre robots and the sensing and actuation methods that can be deployed with them, and methods for control and navigation for these devices.
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