Research Projects
Current Research Projects
Active Prostate Phantom
Multi-Chamber Pneumatically Actuated Prostate Phantom for Medical Training & Validation
Project Overview The Active Prostate Phantom project focuses on developing an advanced pneumatically actuated prostate phantom with multiple independently controlled chambers. This innovative phantom allows for precise volumetric adjustments to...
CONECT Project
Control of Needle Insertion in Robotic Surgery
Project Overview The CONECT project focuses on developing innovative solutions for robotic needle insertion procedures, combining real-time simulation with augmented reality guidance for enhanced surgical precision. Research Goals Improve accuracy...
CONECT Project
Control of Needle Insertion in Robotic Surgery
Project Overview The CONECT project focuses on developing innovative solutions for robotic needle insertion procedures, combining real-time simulation with augmented reality guidance for enhanced surgical precision. Research Goals Improve accuracy...
COSSEROOTS Project
Cosserat Theory for Soft Robotics Control
Project Overview The COSSEROOTS project represents a fundamental research initiative that applies Cosserat’s theory to advance the control of slender deformation robots. This innovative approach combines theoretical physics with practical...
Growing Robot
Eversion-Based Soft Robotics for Medical Applications
Project Overview The Growing Robot project focuses on developing innovative soft robotic systems that utilize the eversion principle for medical applications. These robots can extend their body by inflating and...
IRE Project
Intelligent Robotic Endoscopes
The IRE project focuses on developing innovative solutions for robotic endoscopy, combining real-time simulation with augmented reality guidance for enhanced surgical precision. Project Overview Our research aims to revolutionize minimally...
Prostate Biopsy Project
AI & Robotic Assistance for Prostate Cancer Diagnosis
Project Overview This project aims to improve the diagnosis of prostate cancer by combining AI-based image analysis and robotic assistance for targeted biopsies. The goal is to increase precision, reduce...
ROBOCOP Project
Cochlear Implant Robotization
Project Overview The ROBOCOP project represents a cutting-edge initiative in the field of cochlear implant robotization, exploring innovative approaches to improve hearing technologies through advanced robotic assistance and precision surgical...