Researchers from STORM Lab and collaborators have published a new paper in Communications Engineering, presenting a novel approach to robotic intervention using magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) for both actuation and real-time visualisation. The study introduces CoSMA (Co-axial Sleeve Magnetic Actuator), a system that combines magnetic actuation with concentric tube mechanics to enable the control of […]
Researchers from STORM Lab and collaborators have published a new review examining the challenges and opportunities in bringing soft continuum robotic systems from laboratory prototypes into real-world clinical use. The paper, “Enhancing the Functionality of Soft Continuum Robots for Minimally Invasive and Endoluminal Interventions: A Review,” provides a comprehensive overview of the technical, clinical, ergonomic, […]
Ever tried to get a robot to fully map an object that changes shape the second it touches it? 🤔 Autonomous exploration of unknown soft objects is notoriously difficult because they deform unpredictably, keeping much of their surface hidden or self-occluded. To crack this problem, our new paper in the The International Journal of Robotics […]