Background Autonomous control of surgical robotic platforms may offer enhancements such
as higher precision, intelligent manoeuvres, tissue‐damage avoidance, etc. Autonomous …

Needle insertion in soft tissue has attracted considerable attention in recent years due to its
application in minimally invasive percutaneous procedures such as biopsies and …

Medical robots have demonstrated the ability to manipulate percutaneous instruments into
soft tissue anatomy while working beyond the limits of human perception and dexterity …

The growth of medical robotics since the mid-1980s has been striking. From a few initial
efforts in stereotactic brain surgery, orthopaedics, endoscopic surgery, microsurgery, and …

(57) ABSTRACT A method and apparatus for steering of a flexible needle into tissue using a
steering robotic platform for manipulation of the needle shaft, and by use of a semi-active …

Abstract Robot-assisted Medical Ultrasound Imaging Systems (RMUIS) leverage the
accuracy and stability of robotic motion and offer the potential to standardize medical …

Background Kinematic design is a predominant phase in the design of robotic manipulators
for minimally invasive surgery (MIS). However, an extensive overview of the kinematic …

Robots ultrasound (RUS) can be defined as the combination of ultrasound imaging with a
robotic system in medical interventions. With their potential for high precision, dexterity, and …

Percutaneous needle insertion is amongst the most prevalent clinical procedures. The
effectiveness of needle-base interventions heavily relies on needle targeting accuracy …

Needle insertion is commonly performed in minimally invasive medical procedures such as
biopsy and radiation cancer treatment. During such procedures, accurate needle tip …