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Head of Group

Prof Ferdinando Rodriguez y Baena

B415C Bessemer Building

South Kensington Campus

 

About us

The MIM Lab develops robotic and mechatronics surgical systems for a variety of procedures.

Research lab info

What we do

The Mechatronics in Medicine Laboratory develops robotic and mechatronics surgical systems for a variety of procedures including neuro, cardiovascular, orthopaedic surgeries, and colonoscopies. Examples include bio-inspired catheters that can navigate along complex paths within the brain (such as EDEN2020), soft robots to explore endoluminal anatomies (such as the colon), and virtual reality solutions to support surgeons during knee replacement surgeries.

Why it is important?

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How can it benefit patients?

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Meet the team

Mr Zejian Cui

Mr Zejian Cui

Mr Zejian Cui
Research Postgraduate

Mr Zhaoyang Jacopo Hu

Mr Zhaoyang Jacopo Hu

Mr Zhaoyang Jacopo Hu
Research Postgraduate

Mr Spyridon Souipas

Mr Spyridon Souipas

Mr Spyridon Souipas
Casual - Other work

Ms Emilia Zari

Ms Emilia Zari

Ms Emilia Zari
Research Postgraduate

Citation

BibTex format

@article{Frasson:2010,
author = {Frasson, L and Neubert, J and Reina, S and Oldfield, M and Davies, BL and Rodriguez, Y Baena F},
journal = {Conference proceedings : ... Annual International Conference of the IEEE Engineering in Medicine and Biology Society. IEEE Engineering in Medicine and Biology Society. Conference},
pages = {3202--3205},
title = {Development and validation of a numerical model for cross-section optimization of a multi-part probe for soft tissue intervention.},
year = {2010}
}

RIS format (EndNote, RefMan)

TY  - JOUR
AB - The popularity of minimally invasive surgical procedures is driving the development of novel, safer and more accurate surgical tools. In this context a multi-part probe for soft tissue surgery is being developed in the Mechatronics in Medicine Laboratory at Imperial College, London. This study reports an optimization procedure using finite element methods, for the identification of an interlock geometry able to limit the separation of the segments composing the multi-part probe. An optimal geometry was obtained and the corresponding three-dimensional finite element model validated experimentally. Simulation results are shown to be consistent with the physical experiments. The outcome of this study is an important step in the provision of a novel miniature steerable probe for surgery.
AU - Frasson,L
AU - Neubert,J
AU - Reina,S
AU - Oldfield,M
AU - Davies,BL
AU - Rodriguez,Y Baena F
EP - 3205
PY - 2010///
SN - 1557-170X
SP - 3202
TI - Development and validation of a numerical model for cross-section optimization of a multi-part probe for soft tissue intervention.
T2 - Conference proceedings : ... Annual International Conference of the IEEE Engineering in Medicine and Biology Society. IEEE Engineering in Medicine and Biology Society. Conference
ER -

Contact Us

General enquiries
hamlyn@imperial.ac.uk

Facility enquiries
hamlyn.facility@imperial.ac.uk


The Hamlyn Centre
Bessemer Building
South Kensington Campus
Imperial College
London, SW7 2AZ
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