Cochlear implant surgery is a procedure that requires delicate insertion of an electrode array
into the inner ear. This paper reports the clinical motivation, design considerations, analysis …

In previous works, the authors showed that using robot-assisted steerable electrode array
insertions can significantly reduce the insertion forces compared to non-steerable electrode …

Background: Perimodiolar electrodes have been proven to be effective in reducing insertion
forces. However, the dedicated techniques of atraumatic electrode insertion require …

This paper presents results of a pilot study evaluating the efficacy of robotic assistance using
novel steerable electrode arrays for cochlear implant surgery. The current surgical setup of …

This paper presents an optimal path planning method of steerable electrode arrays for robot-
assisted cochlear implant surgery. In this paper, the authors present a novel design of …

This paper evaluates the potential for using robotic assistance for the insertion of
commercial Perimodiolar Electrode Arrays (PEA's) that use a stylet and a pre-curved …

Objective: Limitations in human kinematics during cochlear implantation induce pressure
transients and increased forces on intracochlear structures. Herein, we present a novel head …

Perimodiolar electrode arrays for cochlear implant surgery present surgeons with
challenges during their insertion into the cochlea. These challenges stem from the inherent …

Access to the cochlea requires drilling in close proximity to bone-embedded nerves, blood
vessels, and other structures, the violation of which can result in complications for the …

This paper addresses the design of wire actuated steerable electrode arrays for optimal
insertions in cochlear implant surgery. These underactuated electrode arrays are treated as …