AIMC Topic: Equipment Design

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Research of the master-slave robot surgical system with the function of force feedback.

The international journal of medical robotics + computer assisted surgery : MRCAS
BACKGROUND: Surgical robots lack force feedback, which may lead to operation errors. In order to improve surgical outcomes, this research developed a new master-slave surgical robot, which was designed with an integrated force sensor.

Experimental and numerical studies of beetle-inspired flapping wing in hovering flight.

Bioinspiration & biomimetics
In this paper, we measure unsteady forces and visualize 3D vortices around a beetle-like flapping wing model in hovering flight by experiment and numerical simulation. The measurement of unsteady forces and flow patterns around the wing were conducte...

[Comparison of different stylets used for intubation with the C-MAC D-Blade Videolaryngoscope: a randomized controlled study].

Revista brasileira de anestesiologia
OBJECTIVE: The angle of the C-MAC D-Blade videolaryngoscope, which is used for difficult airway interventions, is not compatible with routinely used endotracheal tubes.

Evolutionary Developmental Robotics: Improving Morphology and Control of Physical Robots.

Artificial life
Evolutionary algorithms have previously been applied to the design of morphology and control of robots. The design space for such tasks can be very complex, which can prevent evolution from efficiently discovering fit solutions. In this article we in...

Mastery Learning - does the method of learning make a difference in skills acquisition for robotic surgery?

The international journal of medical robotics + computer assisted surgery : MRCAS
BACKGROUND: Few studies compare the effectiveness of blocked vs random practice conditions in minimally invasive surgery training, and none have evaluated these in robotic surgery training.

Computed tomography (CT)-compatible remote center of motion needle steering robot: Fusing CT images and electromagnetic sensor data.

Medical engineering & physics
Lung cancer is the most common cause of cancer-related death, and early detection can reduce the mortality rate. Patients with lung nodules greater than 10 mm usually undergo a computed tomography (CT)-guided biopsy. However, aligning the needle with...

Electromechanical-assisted training for walking after stroke.

The Cochrane database of systematic reviews
BACKGROUND: Electromechanical- and robotic-assisted gait-training devices are used in rehabilitation and might help to improve walking after stroke. This is an update of a Cochrane Review first published in 2007.

A preliminary investigation into the design of pressure cushions and their potential applications for forearm robotic orthoses.

Biomedical engineering online
BACKGROUND: Load cells are often used in rehabilitation robotics to monitor human-robot interaction. While load cells are accurate and suitable for the stationary end-point robots used in rehabilitation hospitals, their cost and inability to conform ...

Compact forceps manipulator with a spherical-coordinate linear and circular telescopic rail mechanism for endoscopic surgery.

International journal of computer assisted radiology and surgery
PURPOSE: By integrating locally operated small surgical robots in a sterilized area, a surgeon can perform safe and accurate robotically assisted laparoscopic surgery. At present, there is no locally operated compact forceps robot that can operate wi...

Modeling and evaluation of hand-eye coordination of surgical robotic system on task performance.

The international journal of medical robotics + computer assisted surgery : MRCAS
BACKGROUND: Robotic-assisted minimally invasive surgery changes the direct hand and eye coordination in traditional surgery to indirect instrument and camera coordination, which affects the ergonomics, operation performance, and safety.