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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Read more at the University of Leeds press release page: https://www.leeds.ac.uk/main-index/news/article/5617/groundbreaking-vine-robots-with-magnetic-skin-could-transform-cancer-treatment
Is it possible to compensate for breathing motion while navigating a 2-mm soft magnetic catheter deep within the bronchial tree? In our new paper, we demonstrate that with a specific magnetization profile and the right magnetic field sequence, this is possible. This is another little step towards robotically reaching peripheral lung tumours to improve healthcare […]
We are pleased to share that our research on the “Magnetic Flexible Endoscope: A Novel Platform for Diagnostic and Therapeutic Colonoscopy” has been featured on the cover of the March 2024 issue of the International Journal of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy. This collaborative effort, between Claire A. Landewee, Conchúbhair Winters, James Martin, Joseph Norton, Simone Calo, Bruno […]