μAngelo: a novel minimally invasive surgical system based on an anthropomorphic design

Antonia Tzemanaki, Thomas M. W. Burton, David Gillatt, Chris Melhuish, Raj Persad, Anthony G. Pipe, Sanja Dogramadzi

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Abstract

Abdominal surgery has seen a rapid transition from open procedures to Robot-Assisted Minimally Invasive Surgery (R-A MIS). The learning process for new surgeons is long compared to open surgery, and the desired dexterity cannot always be achieved using the current surgical instruments. Furthermore, the way that these instruments are controlled plays an important role in their effectiveness and the ergonomics of the procedure. This paper presents the μAngelo Surgical System for R-A abdominal MIS, based on an anthropomorphic design comprising two three-digit surgical instruments and a sensory hand exoskeleton. The operation of these subsystems and the efficacy of their corresponding performance are demonstrated.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publication2014 5th IEEE RAS/EMBS International Conference on Biomedical Robotics and Biomechatronics
Subtitle of host publication(BioRob 2014)
Place of PublicationPiscataway, NJ
PublisherInstitute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE)
Pages369-374
Number of pages6
ISBN (Electronic)9781479931262, 9781479931286
ISBN (Print)9781479931262, 9781479931293
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 30 Sept 2014
Externally publishedYes
Event5th IEEE RAS and EMBS International Conference on Biomedical Robotics and Biomechatronics, BioRob 2014 - Sao Paulo, Brazil
Duration: 12 Aug 201415 Aug 2014

Publication series

NameProceedings of the IEEE RAS-EMBS International Conference on Biomedical Robotics and Biomechatronics
PublisherIEEE
ISSN (Print)2155-1782

Other

Other5th IEEE RAS and EMBS International Conference on Biomedical Robotics and Biomechatronics, BioRob 2014
Country/TerritoryBrazil
CitySao Paulo
Period12/08/1415/08/14

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