Andrea Yanez has published her latest research exploring advances in soft robotic navigation for minimally invasive procedures. The article presents the design of a magnetic tip mount for a 7 mm vine robot, enabling wireless magnetic steering while integrating a 1 mm camera with LED illumination, all while preserving tool passage through a 3 mm […]
We’re excited to share that StormLab UK has been featured on BBC’s children’s medical programme, Operation Ouch! The episode features our work while exploring how blood carries oxygen around the body. Dr Tosin sends Dr Xand and Dr Chris through giant blood vessel tunnels to discover how this vital process works, bringing healthcare science and […]
We’re delighted to announce that our latest research has been published in Science Advances. The paper, “Combining tethered and untethered magnetic robots via a magnetically triggerable latch for targeted payload delivery and retrieval,” presents a novel approach to drug delivery in hard-to-reach areas of the body. Key Innovation Our team has developed a magnetically triggerable […]
In this newly published journal article, we demonstrate shape control of a 50mm long by 1.8mm diameter magnetic catheter. The proposed modeling and control approach not only reduces contact with the environment during a procedure, but is also capable of adapting to different inserting positions and orientations, successfully clearing the duodenal papilla and successfully reaching […]
Researchers at the Science and Technologies Of Robotics in Medicine (STORM) Lab, based at the University of Leeds, have developed a small magnetic robot designed to perform non-invasive “virtual biopsies.” This technology has the potential to support earlier and more accurate detection of cancers in the gastrointestinal tract. The robot, detailed in a recent publication […]
In our new paper, we highlight the advantages of a hybrid robotic platform that combines tendon-driven actuation for precise positioning and motion compensation with magnetic catheter actuation, enabling damage-free cannulation of the pancreatic duct. Additionally, we present a comprehensive evaluation of different magnetic profiles for performing the same cannulation, introducing the potential to utilise either […]
Discover how STORM Lab is revolutionizing medical robotics through minimally invasive solutions. Read the full article here: Turning Point: The Robotics Opportunity
Explore how Professor Pietro Valdastri’s vine-like magnetic robots are transforming cancer diagnosis and treatment by navigating the most difficult-to-reach areas of the human body. https://interestingengineering.com/podcast/lexicon/diving-deep-into-the-body-with-soft-magnetic-robots
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 […]