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A new compact surgical robot, CoBRASurge (Compact Bevel-geared Robot for Advanced Surgery), offers precise tool guidance for minimally invasive surgery (MIS). Its validated workspace and stable control demonstrate superior functionality for robotic surgical applications.

Area of Science:

  • Robotics
  • Surgical Technology
  • Mechanical Engineering

Background:

  • Minimally invasive surgery (MIS) demands advanced robotic systems for precise instrument manipulation.
  • Existing robotic solutions can be bulky or lack the dexterity required for complex procedures.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To develop a compact, portable robotic system for tool guidance in MIS.
  • To validate the workspace and control stability of the novel robotic system.
  • To demonstrate the robot's utility in a pre-clinical setting.

Main Methods:

  • Development of CoBRASurge (Compact Bevel-geared Robot for Advanced Surgery), a four degrees of freedom (DOF) spherical robot.
  • Utilizing bevel gears for a compact mechanism and DC motors for actuation.
  • Implementing surgeon-in-the-loop control via an ergonomic joystick.

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  • Experimental validation of robot workspace and motion trajectory control.
  • In vivo testing for camera guidance in porcine models.

    • Main Results:

    • The CoBRASurge robot achieved a functional workspace with four DOF.
    • Motion trajectory experiments confirmed robust and stable robotic control.
    • Pre-clinical trials demonstrated the robot's superior functionality for camera guidance.
    • The compact and portable design was confirmed.

    Conclusions:

    • CoBRASurge presents a promising compact and portable robotic solution for MIS tool guidance.
    • The system's validated performance indicates its potential for enhancing surgical precision.
    • Future development aims to integrate advanced tools and multiple modules for autonomous telesurgery systems.