Current Research Projects

Active Prostate Phantom

Active Prostate Phantom

Multi-Chamber Pneumatically Actuated Prostate Phantom for Medical Training & Validation

active Started 2023 Active Prostate Phantom Development of a pneumatically actuated prostate phantom with multiple independently controlled chambers for realistic simulation-based medical training and robotic system validation. #Medical Simulation #Robotic...

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ADAGIO Project

ADAGIO Project

Adaptive Digital AI-Guided Interventions and Operations

active Started 2026 ADAGIO Project Research project developing adaptive digital tools and AI-driven assistance for complex medical interventions, with intelligent systems that learn and adapt to surgical environments. #AI #Digital...

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CONECT Project

CONECT Project

Control of Needle Insertion in Robotic Surgery

Completed 2020-2023 CONECT Project 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. #Needle Insertion...

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COSSEROOTS Project

COSSEROOTS Project

Cosserat Theory for Soft Robotics Control

Started 2021 COSSEROOTS Project Research project applying Cosserat's theory to advance the control of slender deformation robots for medical and industrial applications. Project Overview The COSSEROOTS project addresses the fundamental...

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Growing Robot

Growing Robot

Vine-Inspired Soft Robot for Endoscopic and Cardiovascular Procedures

active Started 2024 Growing Robot Development of innovative vine-inspired growing robots using eversion principles for endoscopic and cardiovascular medical applications, including TAVI procedures and minimally invasive interventions. #Growing Robots #Soft...

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IRE Project

IRE Project

Intelligent Robotic Endoscopes

active Started 2022 IRE Project The IRE project focuses on developing innovative solutions for robotic endoscopy, combining real-time simulation with augmented reality guidance for enhanced surgical precision. #Robotic Endoscopy #Soft...

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Prostate Biopsy Project

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...

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ROBOCOP Project

ROBOCOP Project

Robotic Co-Manipulation for Prostate Biopsy

Completed 2017-2021 ROBOCOP Project The ROBOCOP project aims to develop a new generation of robotic assistants for prostate biopsy, enhancing accuracy while maintaining surgeon autonomy through shared control. #Robotic Biopsy...

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