This project developed a semi-automated machine for precisely measuring and straightening medical-grade endoscopes of various diameters. The current method involves manual straightening, resulting in low accuracy. The project required identifying the location and measurement of bends, straightening of bent endoscopes, and verification and validation of the integrated system. Endoscope contours are captured using computer vision, and endoscope parameters such as diameter and length are determined to calculate maximum runout. This information is used by the straightening subsystem, which involves a cold rolling process to remove these bends. Two systems were integrated into a single machine, and various tests were conducted to verify the performance. The tested prototype, set to incorporate into Henke Sass Wolf of America (HSWoA) operations, aims to ensure endoscopes are within swift and reliable specifications.

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Creator

• Clemence, Abigail
• Igoshin, Nikita
• Pradhan, Praniva
• Li, Chenhao
• Rhodes, Jessica
• Shelton, George

Publisher

• Worcester Polytechnic Institute

Identifier

• E-project-050124-140007
• 122308

Palavra-chave

• Endoscope
• Medical Equipment
• Camera Measurement
• Computer Vision
• Straightening
• Cold Rolling

Advisor

• Furlong-Vasquez, Cosme
• Radhakrishnan, Pradeep

Year

• 2024

Sponsor

• Henke Sass Wolf of America

Date created

• 2024-05-01

Resource type

• Major Qualifying Project

Major

• Mechanical Engineering
• Electrical & Computer Engineering
• Robotics Engineering

Source

• E-project-050124-140007

Rights statement

• In Copyright

Última modificação

• 2024-05-08