Ultrasound (US) is one of the most widely used modalities for clinical intervention and
diagnosis due to the merits of providing non-invasive, radiation-free, and real-time images …

The magnetic field has unique advantages in manipulating miniature robots working inside
the human body, such as high transparency to biological tissue and good controllability for …

Autonomous robotic surgery has the potential to provide efficacy, safety, and consistency
independent of individual surgeon's skill and experience. Autonomous anastomosis is a …

Telesurgical robotics, as a technical solution for robot-assisted minimally invasive surgery
(RAMIS), has become the first domain within medicosurgical robotics that achieved a true …

This review examines the dichotomy between automatic and autonomous behaviors in
surgical robots, maps the possible levels of autonomy of these robots, and describes the …

Early diagnosis of colorectal cancer substantially improves survival. However, over half of
cases are diagnosed late due to the demand for colonoscopy—the 'gold standard'for …

Modern endoscopy relies on digital technology, from high-resolution imaging sensors and
displays to electronics connecting configurable illumination and actuation systems for …

The outbreak of the novel coronavirus and its disease COVID-19 presents an
unprecedented challenge for humanity. Intelligent systems and robotics particularly are …

Robotic-assisted surgery is now well established in clinical practice and has become the
gold-standard clinical treatment option for several clinical indications. The field of robotic …

Ultrasound (US) acquisition in standard clinical procedures requires manual operation of the
probe based on the interpretation of the image. A robotic system for autonomous US …