Research Projects
Current Research Projects
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Active Prostate Phantom
Multi-Chamber Pneumatically Actuated Prostate Phantom for Medical Training & Validation
active Started 2023 Active Prostate Phantom Development of a pneumatically actuated prostate phantom with multiple independently controlled chambers for realistic simulation-based medical training and robotic system validation. #Medical Simulation #Robotic...
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ADAGIO Project
Adaptive Digital AI-Guided Interventions and Operations
active Started 2026 ADAGIO Project Research project developing adaptive digital tools and AI-driven assistance for complex medical interventions, with intelligent systems that learn and adapt to surgical environments. #AI #Digital...
Completed
CONECT Project
Control of Needle Insertion in Robotic Surgery
Completed 2020-2023 CONECT Project The CONECT project focuses on developing innovative solutions for robotic needle insertion procedures, combining real-time simulation with augmented reality guidance for enhanced surgical precision. #Needle Insertion...
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COSSEROOTS Project
Cosserat Theory for Soft Robotics Control
active Started 2021 COSSEROOTS Project Research project applying Cosserat's theory to advance the control of slender deformation robots for medical and industrial applications. #Cosserat Rod Theory #Soft Robotics #Real-Time Simulation...
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Growing Robot
Vine-Inspired Soft Robot for Endoscopic and Cardiovascular Procedures
active Started 2024 Growing Robot Development of innovative vine-inspired growing robots using eversion principles for endoscopic and cardiovascular medical applications, including TAVI procedures and minimally invasive interventions. #Growing Robots #Soft...
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IRE Project
Intelligent Robotic Endoscopes
active Started 2022 IRE Project The IRE project focuses on developing innovative solutions for robotic endoscopy, combining real-time simulation with augmented reality guidance for enhanced surgical precision. #Robotic Endoscopy #Soft...
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Prostate Biopsy Project
AI & Robotic Assistance for Prostate Cancer Diagnosis
Project Overview This project aims to improve the diagnosis of prostate cancer by combining AI-based image analysis and robotic assistance for targeted biopsies. The goal is to increase precision, reduce...
Completed
ROBOCOP Project
Robotic Co-Manipulation for Prostate Biopsy
Completed 2017-2021 ROBOCOP Project The ROBOCOP project aims to develop a new generation of robotic assistants for prostate biopsy, enhancing accuracy while maintaining surgeon autonomy through shared control. #Robotic Biopsy...