SCREAM: Super-elastic Continuum Robot for Endoscopic Articulation and Manipulation
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open in viewerOffice-based endoscopic procedures are an increasingly attractive option for the treatment of laryngeal tumors, but their effectiveness is limited by the restricted range of motions attainable by state-of-the-art surgical instruments. In this project, we propose a new ultra-thin dexterous manipulator made of super- elastic nitinol intended to amplify a surgeon's manipulation capability during endoscopic procedures. Included with our tool is a graphical feedback system that offers intuitive visualization of the manipulator's configuration in real-time. The overarching goal of this research is to lay the groundwork for the creation of a new class of FDA-approved miniature steerable instruments for in-office laryngeal treatment.
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- E-project-042219-124956
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- 2019
- Date created
- 2019-04-22
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- Major
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