2 papers
cs.RO2026
Shape Sensing of Continuum Robots using Direct Laser Writing
Amber K. Rothe, Nidhi Malhotra, Jaydev P. Desai
Continuum robots offer a promising approach for minimally invasive and natural-orifice surgical procedures due to their inherent compliance and dexterity. However, this flexibility…
cs.RO2025
Design of a Polymer-based Steerable Cannula for Neurosurgical Applications
Nidhi Malhotra, Amber K. Rothe, Revanth Konda +1
Robotically steerable compliant surgical tools offer several advantages over rigid tools, including enhanced dexterity, reduced tissue damage, and the ability to generate non-linea…