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Local Magnetic Actuation for Obese And Pediatric Patients

SummaryResearchers in Vanderbilt University’s STORM Lab have developed a novel actuation system that uses magnetic coupling to transmit mechanical power across a physical barrier. This technology is particularly suited for use in minimally invasive surgical procedures for manipulating surgical instruments across tissue barriers.Challenges in Minimally...

Published: 2/26/2016 | Inventor(s): Pietro Valdastri, Alan Herline, Christian Di Natali

Keywords(s): Gastrointestinal

Category(s): Robotics