An image-guided automated robot for MRI breast biopsy.
Journal:
The international journal of medical robotics + computer assisted surgery : MRCAS
Published Date:
Jul 11, 2016
Abstract
BACKGROUND: The IGAR (Image-guided Automated Robot) is a robotic platform capable of performing highly accurate clinical interventions under image guidance. The IGAR is unique in that it demonstrates MRI compatibility and maintains safe operation, adequate shielding, high image quality, and accurate robotic control even while in an imaging environment. The IGAR is initially intended for breast biopsy.