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Keyhole surgery using robots

The Bristol Robotics Laboratory are incorporating maxon products as part of a project to develop Robot Assisted Minimally Invasive Surgery (RAMIS).

03/06/2019 11:42:36

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Using robots in keyhole surgery offers many advantages compared to traditional Minimally Invasive Surgery, including improved vision, precision and dexterity. The SMARTsurg project has been setup to develop an
advanced system for performing Robot Assisted MIS.

The project involves a team of ten institutions across Europe of highly experienced clinical, academic, and industrial partners. One of the institutions is
the Bristol Robotics Laboratory (BRL).

The team are using maxon DC motors and controllers to drive and position the 3-finger surgical instrument that goes inside the body. The instrument will be
controlled by exoskeletons that fit over the surgeon’s hands. In addition, they will also develop smart glasses to allow the surgeon to have a realistic view of what is taking
place inside the body. The team found maxon products were easy to use and offered the precision and high-power density necessary for this application.

Read the full article in the June issue of DPA

Written By Sophia Bell

Sophia Bell is the Group Editor of DPA, Connectivity, and PBSI. She joined the team in 2020 as Assistant Editor after achieving a First-Class Honours BA in English Literature and Film Studies from the University of East Anglia. In her current role, she leads the editorial strategy, driving digital growth and ensuring each title continues to deliver trusted, relevant insight for engineering and manufacturing professionals.