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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
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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{Virdyawan:2023:10.1109/ICRAE56463.2022.10056197,
author = {Virdyawan, V and Ayatullah, T and Sugiharto, A and Franco, E and Garriga, Casanovas A and Mahyuddin, AI and Rodriguez, y Baena F and Indrawanto},
doi = {10.1109/ICRAE56463.2022.10056197},
publisher = {IEEE},
title = {Design and manufacturing of an affordable soft robotic manipulator for minimally invasive diagnosis},
url = {http://dx.doi.org/10.1109/ICRAE56463.2022.10056197},
year = {2023}
}
TY - CPAPER
AB - Soft robotic manipulators are inherently compliant thus they are ideally suited for minimally invasive diagnosis and intervention. In addition, soft robotics allows for affordable manufacturing, thus it could be adopted in low and middle-income countries where conventional robotics is prohibitively expensive. In this work, the design, manufacturing, and actuation strategy of an affordable soft robotic manipulator is presented. The manufacturing process does not rely on sophisticated technologies, and the pneumatic actuation does not require digital pressure regulators. Instead, a low-cost solution consisting of a needle valve operated by a servo motor is employed. The prototype is assessed with experiments that demonstrate its functionality.
AU - Virdyawan,V
AU - Ayatullah,T
AU - Sugiharto,A
AU - Franco,E
AU - Garriga,Casanovas A
AU - Mahyuddin,AI
AU - Rodriguez,y Baena F
AU - Indrawanto
DO - 10.1109/ICRAE56463.2022.10056197
PB - IEEE
PY - 2023///
TI - Design and manufacturing of an affordable soft robotic manipulator for minimally invasive diagnosis
UR - http://dx.doi.org/10.1109/ICRAE56463.2022.10056197
ER -
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