Discover how STORM Lab is revolutionizing medical robotics through minimally invasive solutions. Read the full article here: Turning Point: The Robotics Opportunity
Turning Point: The Robotics Opportunity
Diving deep into the body with soft magnetic robots
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
An Ultrasound-Guided System for Autonomous Marking of Tumor Boundaries During Robot-assisted Surgery,
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 […]
BioRob 2024: Lifesaving Magnetic Surgical Robots – A Plenary by Pietro Valdastri
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 […]
Innovative Magnetic Steering Enhances Vine Robot Capabilities
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 […]
Groundbreaking vine robots with magnetic skin could transform cancer treatment
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
Breathing Compensation in Magnetic Robotic Bronchoscopy via Shape Forming
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 […]
Research Highlight: Magnetic Flexible Endoscope Featured in March 2024 Journal of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy
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 […]
New Publication in IEEE Transactions on Robotics: Automating Organ Conformation in Robotic Surgery
We are pleased to announce that our research team’s latest paper has been published in the IEEE Transactions on Robotics. The paper presents a significant advancement in the field of surgical robotics, focusing on the automation of organ conformation using bimanual manipulation with a state-of-the-art surgical robot. Research Focus: Automated Bimanual Manipulation: The study introduces […]
Advancing Soft Robotics: Breakthrough in Integrated Sensing Technology
Russell Harris and the team at STORM LAB are pleased to share their latest research published in Advanced Engineering Materials, marking a notable development in the field of soft robotics. The study focuses on the creation of high-performance strain sensors, a vital component for the progression of soft robotics in varied applications like wearable electronics, […]