Robot for Biopsy and More
Key Features and Benefits
- Improved Lung Biopsy
- Cooperation with MIT, MGH
Function of subunit:
- Direct biopsy needle
- Drive needle in and out
- Link to CT-scan data
- Single-use device
- Meets 3.6mm target in porcine test vs. minimum 10mm lesion size for manual procedure
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HffVvQpX0iQ
Performance Notes
- Geared motors with high precision to achieve the fine movement of the biopsy needle
- High torque geared motor for driving the biopsy needle with enough force into the lung without slippage
Application
- Minimally invasive surgery
- Biopsy needle positioning and inserting controlled by three geared motors
Solutions
- Three geared motors are used
- Two of the geared motors mounted on the hemisphere for positioning the needle
- One of the geared motors is for inserting and retracting the biopsy needle