Current surgical devices are mostly rigid and are made of stiff materials, even though their
predominant use is on soft and wet tissues. With the emergence of compliant mechanisms …

Shape memory alloys are remarkable materials that open up a wide range of uses. Nitinol,
an alloy of nickel and titanium, is one of the most important of these materials. Some of its …

Since several years the need for realizing small and smart devices composed of functional
materials is constantly increasing. Among this advanced materials, shape memory alloys …

Endoscopy is often used to treat hydrocephalus, a common pediatric neurosurgical
condition. Rigid endoscopic tools used in these procedures have many limitations. In this …

Concentric push–pull robots (CPPR) combine the simplicity, miniaturization potential, and
open lumen of concentric-tube robots with the kinematic advantages and stability of push …

This work presents a novel miniature contact-aided compliant joint mechanism that can be
integrated into millimeter-sized manual or robotic surgical instruments. The design aims to …

Advanced tools for the in situ treatment of articular cartilage lesions are attracting a growing
interest in both surgery and bioengineering communities. The interest is particularly high …

Compliant mechanisms are utilized in various applications that demand high precision and
a minimized number of components. Particularly in the fields of biology and medicine …

Continuum manipulators, with their characteristics of flexibility and dexterity, have gained
significant interest in various applications across industries such as inspection …

The intricate and narrow vascular networks present significant challenges for the
compliance, flexibility, and maximum bending capabilities of interventional instruments. By …