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The MIM Lab develops robotic and mechatronics surgical systems for a variety of procedures.
Prof Ferdinando Rodriguez y Baena
B415C Bessemer Building
South Kensington Campus
+44 (0)20 7594 7046
⇒ X: @fmryb
The Mechatronics in Medicine Laboratory develops robotic and mechatronics surgical systems for a variety of procedures including neuro, cardiovascular, orthopaedic surgeries, and colonoscopies. Examples include bio-inspired catheters that can navigate along complex paths within the brain (such as EDEN2020), soft robots to explore endoluminal anatomies (such as the colon), and virtual reality solutions to support surgeons during knee replacement surgeries.
The integration of mechatronics into medicine addresses critical challenges in modern healthcare by enhancing the precision, safety, and efficiency of surgical procedures. Traditional surgeries often involve significant risks and extended recovery times. By developing robotic systems that offer greater accuracy and control, we aim to minimise these risks and reduce invasiveness. Our research contributes to the advancement of minimally invasive techniques, which are essential for improving patient outcomes and optimising healthcare resources. Furthermore, our work supports the training of the next generation of surgeons, equipping them with cutting-edge tools and methodologies that reflect the evolving landscape of medical technology.
Patients stand to gain significantly from the innovations developed at the Mechatronics in Medicine Laboratory. Our robotic systems are designed to perform surgeries with enhanced precision, leading to fewer complications and faster recovery times. Minimally invasive procedures facilitated by our technologies result in less postoperative pain and reduced scarring, improving the overall patient experience. Additionally, the increased accuracy of our systems can lead to better surgical outcomes, such as more complete tumour removals or more precise joint replacements, thereby improving long-term health prospects. By pushing the boundaries of medical robotics, we strive to make advanced surgical care more accessible and effective for patients worldwide.
Dr Daniel Bautista Salinas
Research Associate
Dr Kaiwen Chen
Research Associate
Dr Zejian Cui
Research Associate
Mr Connor Daly
Research Postgraduate
Emeritus Professor Brian L Davies FREng
Emeritus Professor
Dr Hisham M Iqbal
Honorary Research Associate
Mr Alex Tian Jie Ranne
Casual - Lib. Ass, Clerks & Gen. Admin Assistants
Professor Ferdinando M Rodriguez y Baena
Co-Director of Hamlyn Centre, Professor of Medical Robotics
Dr Jialei Shi
Research Associate
Mr Spyridon Souipas
Casual - Other work
Ms Emilia Zari
Research Postgraduate
@inproceedings{Hu:2020:10.1109/vrw50115.2020.00228,
author = {Hu, X and Fabrizio, C and Tatti, F and Rodriguez, y Baena F},
doi = {10.1109/vrw50115.2020.00228},
pages = {754--755},
publisher = {IEEE},
title = {Automatic calibration of commercial optical see-through head-mounted displays for medical applications},
url = {http://dx.doi.org/10.1109/vrw50115.2020.00228},
year = {2020}
}
TY - CPAPER
AB - The simplified, manual calibration of commercial Optical See-Through Head-Mounted Displays (OST-HMDs) is neither accurate nor convenient for medical applications. An interaction-free calibration method that can be easily implemented in commercial headsets is thus desired. State-of-the-art automatic calibrations simplify the eye-screen system as a pinhole camera and tedious offline calibrations are required. Furthermore, they have never been tested on original commercial products. We present a gaze-based automatic calibration method that can be easily implemented in commercial headsets without knowing hardware details. The location of the virtual target is revised in world coordinate according to the real-time tracked eye gaze. The algorithm has been tested with the Microsoft HoloLens. Current quantitative and qualitative user studies show that the automatically calibrated display is statistically comparable with the manually calibrated display under both monocular and binocular rendering mode. Since it is cumbersome to ask users to perform manual calibrations every time the HMD is re-positioned, our method provides a comparably accurate but more convenient and practical solution to the HMD calibration.
AU - Hu,X
AU - Fabrizio,C
AU - Tatti,F
AU - Rodriguez,y Baena F
DO - 10.1109/vrw50115.2020.00228
EP - 755
PB - IEEE
PY - 2020///
SP - 754
TI - Automatic calibration of commercial optical see-through head-mounted displays for medical applications
UR - http://dx.doi.org/10.1109/vrw50115.2020.00228
ER -
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