Research

Telesurgical/Telementoring Laparoscopic Surgical Robot (LapaRobot)

Jing-Yuan Huang Research

 

The LapaRobot System is a 5 degree of freedom Master-Slave pair of
robot manipulators that allows 2 users at different physical locations
to perform interactive teaching (telementoring) and interactive learning
 in laparoscopic procedures, as well as cooperative telesurgery. In
other words, the LapaRobot System allows less experienced or new
surgeons to be taught and/or guided through laparoscopic procedures via a
 more experienced master surgeon.

Fast Tool Servos for Precision Machining of Irregularly Shaped Surfaces

Jing-Yuan Huang Research

The fast tool servo (FTS) is a custom-designed tool holder used to
cut piston pin holes. Piston pin holes have a unique non-circular
geometry, they have an oval hole with a trumpet-shaped profile. This
geometry is difficult to create because the work piece must remain
stationary. The FTS mounts to a lathe and is designed to accept multiple
 sizes of boring bars. It uses a piezoelectric actuator to actuate the
boring bar about a flexure.

Intraocular Robotic Interventional and Surgical System

Po-Chih Chen Research

The IRISS is the result of research collaboration between the
Mechatronics and Control Laboratory and the Jules Stein Eye Institute.
The research vision is to develop a surgical platform capable of
performing anterior and posterior surgical procedures via teleoperation
and automation. The IRISS has the unique capability to manipulate two
surgical instruments simultaneously through ocular incisions spaced
millimeters apart.