To pilot the utility of an endoscopic robot for use in hysteroscopic myomectomy a porcine uterine tissue model. Previous work has demonstrated potential applications such as polpectomy, lysis intrauterine adhesions, and retained IUD removal. However, can present challenges due to dense leiomyomas, location within myometrium, significant vascularity. In this video, surgeon uses excise leiomyoma ...

PURPOSE The aim of this study is to describe the robotic assisted transfer device (RATD) and an initial focus group evaluation by end users. The purpose of the device is to aid in the transfers of people with disabilities to and from their electric powered wheelchair (EPW) onto other surfaces. The device can be used for both stand-pivot transfers and fully dependent transfers, where the person ...

Recent developments in image-guidance and device navigation, along with emerging robotic technologies, are rapidly transforming the landscape of interventional radiology (IR). Future state-of-the-art IR procedures may include real-time three-dimensional imaging that is capable of visualizing the target organ, interventional tools, and surrounding anatomy with high spatial and temporal resolutio...

In this study, a novel control algorithm, based on a P300-based brain-computer interface (BCI) is fully developed to control a 2-DoF robotic arm. Eight subjects including 5 men and 3 women perform a 2-dimensional target tracking in a simulated environment. Their EEG (Electroencephalography) signals from visual cortex are recorded and P300 components are extracted and evaluated to perform a real...

The design of robotic systems is a multidisciplinary effort requiring input from engineers and scientist in a variety of fields. Throughout the design process, numerous engineering models are developed to describe the various subsystems that make up a robotic device. We will present a biologically inspired robotic snake as a case study to demonstrate the typical engineering models that comprise...

Additive manufacturing brings a variety of new possibilities to the construction industry, extending the capabilities of existing fabrication methods whilst also creating new possibilities. Currently three-dimensional printing is used to produce small-scale objects; largescale three-dimensional printing is difficult due to the size of positioning devices and machine elements. Presently fixed Co...

In this paper we present a case study in which a 14-year-old, right-handed stroke patient with severe weakness, spasticity, and motor dysfunction of the left upper extremity participated in a three-month distal robotic training program. The robotic device was compliant to the patients movements and was able to modulate the level of assistance continuously throughout the trial (i.e., online adap...

The paper presents a synthesis of the problematic and actual solutions to the implementation of robotic programmer control functionality using DSP controllers. Considerable technology shift occurred during the recently decade in device programming industry. The advent of high performance DSP motion controllers opens new possibilities for the development of high performance distributed intellige...

This paper describes a novel approach to capsular endoscopy that takes advantage of active magnetic locomotion in the gastrointestinal tract guided by an anthropomorphic robotic arm. Simulations were performed to select the design parameters allowing an effective and reliable magnetic link between the robot end-effector (endowed with a permanent magnet) and the capsular device (endowed with sma...