Performance optimization of parallel manipulators (PMs) have attracted adequate attention
in recent years. It mainly concerns performance indices, optimization algorithms and …

Continuum robots have become more popular recently due to their scalable dexterity and
mobility. However, they may suffer from issues like insufficient stiffness because they are …

Transbronchial biopsy sampling, as a minimally invasive method with relatively low risk, has
been proved to be a promising treatment in the field of respiratory surgery. Although several …

Soft continuum robots are highly flexible and adaptable, making them ideal for unstructured
environments such as the human body and agriculture. However, their high compliance and …

In endoscopic submucosal dissection (ESD), the gastrointestinal (GI) tract warrants the
surgical instruments to navigate through a long, narrow and tortuous endoscope. This poses …

Robot-assisted technologies are being investigated to overcome the limitations of the
current solutions for transoral surgeries, which suffer from constrained insertion ports …

Traditional rigid robot application in the medical field is limited due to the limited degrees of
freedom caused by their material and structure. Inspired by trunk, tentacles, and snakes …

This article presents the development and experimental evaluation of a redundant robotic
system for the less-invasive treatment of osteolysis (bone degradation) behind the …

Medical robotics is a rapidly advancing discipline that is leading the evolution of robot-
assisted surgery, personalized rehabilitation and assistance, and hospital automation. In …

Finding the shape of a continuum robot is a challenging task, especially in a constrained
environment where external sensors like cameras are unable to provide sufficient …