3 papers
cs.RO2026
Selectively Actuated Fiberbots for High-precision Minimally Invasive Surgery
Jinshi Zhao, Libaihe Tian, Alex Ranne +9
Long, slender instruments are essential for minimally invasive surgery (MIS), but achieving precise distal manipulation becomes increasingly difficult when actuation extends along…
physics.med-ph2026
A Mapping Sheath with Thermally Drawn Multi-Electrode Basket for Cardiac Electrophysiological Recording and Ablation Catheter Delivery
Qindong Zheng, Anil Demircali, Jinshi Zhao +14
Cardiac arrhythmias, particularly atrial fibrillation, represent a major cardiovascular health burden and underscore the need for efficient and integrated strategies for electrical…
physics.med-ph2024
A Paradigm Shift in Catheter Development: Thermally Drawn Polymeric Fibers for MR-Guided Cardiovascular Interventions
Mohamed E. M. K. Abdelaziz, Libaihe Tian, Thomas Lottner +9
Cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) and congenital heart diseases (CHD) pose significant global health challenges. Fluoroscopy-guided endovascular interventions, though effective, are a…