7 papers
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…
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;…
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…
Helical Tendon-Driven Continuum Robot with Programmable Follow-the-Leader Operation
Behnam Moradkhani, Raghav Sankaranarayanan, Pejman Kheradmand +4
Spinal cord stimulation (SCS) is primarily utilized for pain management and has recently demonstrated efficacy in promoting functional recovery in patients with spinal cord injury.…
A Comprehensive General Model of Tendon-Actuated Concentric Tube Robots with Multiple Tubes and Tendons
Pejman Kheradmand, Behnam Moradkhani, Raghavasimhan Sankaranarayanan +5
Tendon-actuated concentric tube mechanisms combine the advantages of tendon-driven continuum robots and concentric tube robots while addressing their respective limitations. They o…
Tendon-Actuated Concentric Tube Endonasal Robot (TACTER)
Kent K. Yamamoto, Tanner J. Zachem, Pejman Kheradmand +6
Endoscopic endonasal approaches (EEA) have become more prevalent for minimally invasive skull base and sinus surgeries. However, rigid scopes and tools significantly decrease the s…