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 in needle insertion procedures
- Develop real-time simulation for soft tissue deformation
- Create intuitive augmented reality surgical guidance
- Validate solutions in clinical settings
Technical Innovations
Real-time Simulation
- Advanced FEM algorithms for soft tissue modeling
- GPU-accelerated computation
- Interactive deformation simulation
Robotic Control
- Precise needle manipulation
- Force feedback integration
- Automated path planning
Augmented Reality
- Real-time surgical guidance
- 3D visualization of internal structures
- Interactive surgical planning
Clinical Applications
- Minimally invasive surgery
- Biopsy procedures
- Targeted drug delivery
- Interventional radiology
Publications
Key Papers
- Y. Adagolodjo, L. Goffin, M. De Mathelin, H. Courtecuisse (2019). “Constraint-based manipulation of deformable models in robotic surgery.” IEEE Robotics and Automation Letters.
Team Members
- Principal Investigator: Dr. Yinoussa Adagolodjo
- Research Engineers
- PhD Students
- Clinical Partners
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Roadmap
- Intégrer la réalité augmentée au prototype
- Tester la précision de l’insertion d’aiguille
- Rédiger un rapport de validation clinique
- Déployer le système en salle d’opération simulée