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Bilinear Model Predictive Control Framework of the OncoReach, a Tendon-Driven Steerable Stylet for Brachytherapy
Pejman Kheradmand, Behnam Moradkhani, Mir Masoud Ale Ali +3
Steerable needles have the potential to improve interstitial brachytherapy by enabling curved trajectories that avoid sensitive anatomical structures. However, existing modeling an…
Towards Autonomous Instrument Tray Assembly for Sterile Processing Applications
Raghavasimhan Sankaranarayanan, Paul Stuart, Nicholas Ahn +2
The Sterile Processing and Distribution (SPD) department is responsible for cleaning, disinfecting, inspecting, and assembling surgical instruments between surgeries. Manual inspec…
Towards a Novel Wearable Robotic Vest for Hemorrhage Suppression
Harshith Jella, Pejman Kheradmand, Joseph Klein +2
This paper introduces a novel robotic system designed to manage severe bleeding in emergency scenarios, including unique environments like space stations. The robot features a shap…
Helical Tendon-Driven Continuum Robot with Programmable Follow-the-Leader Operation
Behnam Moradkhani, Raghav Sankaranarayanan, Pejman Kheradmand +4
Spinal cord stimulation (SCS) is widely used for pain management and has recently shown promise in promoting functional recovery following spinal cord injury. Effective activation…
The OncoReach Stylet for Brachytherapy: Design Evaluation and Pilot Study
Pejman Kheradmand, Kent K. Yamamoto, Emma Webster +9
Cervical cancer accounts for a significant portion of the global cancer burden among women. Interstitial brachytherapy (ISBT) is a standard procedure for treating cervical cancer;…