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We use perceptual methods, AI, and frugal robotics innovation to deliver transformative diagnostic and treatment solutions.
The HARMS lab leverages perceptually enabled methodologies, artificial intelligence, and frugal innovation in robotics (such as soft surgical robots) to deliver transformative solutions for diagnosis and treatment. Our research is driven by both problem-solving and curiosity, aiming to build a comprehensive understanding of the actions, interactions, and reactions occurring in the operating room. We focus on using robotic technologies to facilitate procedures that are not yet widely adopted, particularly in endoluminal surgery, such as advanced treatments for gastrointestinal cancer.
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Dr George Mylonas BEng, MSc, DIC, PhD
Senior Lecturer in Robotics and Technology in Cancer
Dr Adrian Rubio Solis
Research Associate in Sensing and Machine Learning
@article{Nakajima:2022:10.1007/s00464-021-08650-4,
author = {Nakajima, K and Mintz, Y and Nickel, F and Arezzo, A and EAES, Technology Committee},
doi = {10.1007/s00464-021-08650-4},
journal = {Surg Endosc},
pages = {3340--3346},
title = {The EAES intellectual property awareness survey.},
url = {http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s00464-021-08650-4},
volume = {36},
year = {2022}
}
TY - JOUR
AB - INTRODUCTION: The protection of intellectual property (IP) is one of the fundamental elements in the process of medical device development. The significance of IP, however, is not well understood among clinicians and researchers. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the current status of IP awareness and IP-related behaviors among EAES members. METHODS: A web-based survey was conducted via questionnaires sent to EAES members. Data collected included participant demographics, level of understanding the need, new ideas and solutions, basic IP knowledge, e.g., employees' inventions and public disclosure, behaviors before and after idea disclosures. RESULTS: One hundred and seventy-nine completed forms were obtained through an email campaign conducted twice in 2019 (response rate = 4.8%). There was a dominancy in male, formally-trained gastrointestinal surgeons, working at teaching hospitals in European countries. Of the respondents, 71% demonstrated a high level of understanding the needs (frustration with current medical devices), with 66% developing specific solutions by themselves. Active discussion with others was done by 53%. Twenty-one percent of respondents presented their ideas at medical congresses, and 12% published in scientific journals. Only 20% took specific precautions or appropriate actions to protect their IPs before these disclosures. CONCLUSIONS: The current level of awareness of IP and IP-related issues is relatively low among EAES members. A structured IP training program to gain basic IP knowledge and skill should be considered a necessity for clinicians. These skills would serve to prevent the loss of legitimate IP rights and avoid failure in the clinical implementation of innovative devices for the benefit of patients.
AU - Nakajima,K
AU - Mintz,Y
AU - Nickel,F
AU - Arezzo,A
AU - EAES,Technology Committee
DO - 10.1007/s00464-021-08650-4
EP - 3346
PY - 2022///
SP - 3340
TI - The EAES intellectual property awareness survey.
T2 - Surg Endosc
UR - http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s00464-021-08650-4
UR - https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/34363113
VL - 36
ER -
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