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Daniel Glozman1, Moshe Shoham

  • 1Mechanical Engineering Department, Technion - Israel Institute of Technology, Haifa, Israel. glozmand@technion.ac.il

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A robotic system enables precise control of flexible needles for medical procedures. This technology allows for accurate steering and real-time path correction in soft tissues, improving surgical outcomes.

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Area of Science:

  • Robotics
  • Medical Devices
  • Biomechanical Engineering

Background:

  • Flexible needle insertion into soft tissue presents challenges in precise control and navigation.
  • Traditional needle insertion lacks maneuverability for complex anatomical targets.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To present a robotic system for flexible needle steering and control in soft tissue.
  • To enable real-time path planning and correction for accurate needle insertion.

Main Methods:

  • Modeling flexible needle insertion using a linear beam supported by variable stiffness virtual springs.
  • Solving forward and inverse kinematics analytically for real-time trajectory calculation and base maneuver determination.
  • Experimental verification using robotically assisted insertion of a flexible spinal needle in muscle and liver tissues, with X-ray monitoring.

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Main Results:

  • Demonstrated that needle tip paths are not unique and can be optimized to minimize tissue pressure.
  • Showcased that robot-assisted needle steering is more intuitive and effective than manual control.
  • Validated the model experimentally, confirming the system's ability to achieve planned trajectories.

Conclusions:

  • A robotic system can effectively steer a flexible needle's base motion to achieve a planned tip trajectory.
  • This technology offers enhanced precision and control for minimally invasive procedures.