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Area of Science:

  • Robotics in Medicine
  • Surgical Technology
  • Biomedical Engineering

Background:

  • Perimodiolar electrodes are effective for reducing insertion forces in cochlear implant surgery.
  • Current atraumatic electrode insertion techniques require extensive surgeon training.
  • Existing medical robots are not designed for electrode insertion procedures.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To develop and test a robotic system for automated insertion of actively steerable perimodiolar electrode arrays.
  • To compare insertion forces between robotically assisted steerable electrodes and traditional straight electrodes.
  • To evaluate the effectiveness of robotic assistance in preventing electrode buckling.

Main Methods:

  • Construction and testing of a robot prototype for automated insertion and angle adjustment of steerable electrodes.
  • Comparative analysis of insertion forces using steerable and straight electrodes on scala tympani models.
  • Simulations and experimental validation of robotic insertion outcomes and forces.

Main Results:

  • Robotically assisted steerable electrodes significantly reduced insertion forces compared to straight electrodes.
  • Experimental results validated the effectiveness of the robotic system in reducing forces.
  • A second-generation robot with force-sensing and haptic control was designed for clinical application.

Conclusions:

  • The robot-assisted steerable electrode prototype effectively reduces insertion forces and prevents buckling.
  • Preliminary results support the use of this technology in cochlear implant surgery.
  • A second-generation robot is ready for operating room implementation.