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Can closed-loop control of the whole body of a soft magnetic catheter be used to ease pancreatic cannulation by minimising contact with lumen walls?

May 1, 2025

In this newly published journal article, we demonstrate shape control of a 50mm long by 1.8mm diameter magnetic catheter. The

STORM Lab UK Announces Development of Miniature Rolling Robot for Virtual Biopsies

April 25, 2025

Researchers at the Science and Technologies Of Robotics in Medicine (STORM) Lab, based at the University of Leeds, have developed

Hybrid Tendon-Actuated and Soft Magnetic Robotic Platform for Pancreatic Applications

January 10, 2025

In our new paper, we highlight the advantages of a hybrid robotic platform that combines tendon-driven actuation for precise positioning

Turning Point: The Robotics Opportunity

November 18, 2024

Discover how STORM Lab is revolutionizing medical robotics through minimally invasive solutions. Read the full article here: Turning Point: The

Diving deep into the body with soft magnetic robots

October 11, 2024

Explore how Professor Pietro Valdastri’s vine-like magnetic robots are transforming cancer diagnosis and treatment by navigating the most difficult-to-reach areas

An Ultrasound-Guided System for Autonomous Marking of Tumor Boundaries During Robot-assisted Surgery,

September 30, 2024

Here our latest paper “An Ultrasound-Guided System for Autonomous Marking of Tumor Boundaries During Robot-assisted Surgery,” just published in the