Here our latest paper “An Ultrasound-Guided System for Autonomous Marking of Tumor Boundaries During Robot-assisted Surgery,” just published in the IEEE Transactions on Medical Robotics and Bionics! 🎉 This work explores how to automate the process of marking tumor boundaries with high precision during robotic surgery, with the final goal of improving surgical outcomes by […]
On September 3, 2024, BioRob2024 in Heidelberg, Germany, featured a plenary talk by Pietro Valdastri on “Lifesaving Magnetic Surgical Robots.” In front of an audience of around 800 attendees, Valdastri explored the cutting-edge potential of magnetically controlled surgical robots, showcasing how they can revolutionize minimally invasive procedures. This event was part of the 10th IEEE […]
We are pleased to present our ground-breaking research in the field of surgical robotics, recently accepted for publication in Soft Robotics. This work introduces an innovative method for the external steering of vine robots using magnetic actuation, marking a significant advancement in the capabilities of robotic systems for minimally invasive surgery. Our research addresses a […]