In vivo measurement, not only in animals but also in humans, is a demanding task and is the
ultimate goal in experimental biomechanics. For that purpose, measurements in vivo must …

As optical fibers revolutionize the way data is carried in telecommunications, the same is
happening in the world of sensing. Fiber-optic sensors (FOS) rely on the principle of …

Minimally invasive surgery (MIS) is a surgical technique that offers distinct advantages in
reducing pain and patients' recovery time. However, the drawback due to the lack of force …

Background Soft and flexible robots for medical applications are needed to change their
flexibility over a wide range to perform tasks adequately. The mechanism and theory of …

Cardiac diseases are recognized as the leading cause of mortality, hospitalization, and
medical prescription globally. The gold standard for the treatment of coronary artery stenosis …

The large interest in utilising fibre Bragg grating (FBG) strain sensors for minimally invasive
surgery (MIS) applications to replace conventional electrical tactile sensors has grown in the …

In traditional open surgery, surgeons use their fingertip palpation to investigate the hidden
anatomical structures of tissue. However, in the current commercially available minimally …

This paper proposes a force/torque sensor structure that can be easily integrated into a
flexible manipulator structure. The sensor's ring-like structure with its hollow inner section …

This paper presents the first prototype of a magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) compatible
piezoelectric actuated robot integrated with a high-resolution fiber optic sensor for prostate …

Robotic manipulators for Robot-assisted Minimally Invasive Surgery (RMIS) pass through
small incisions into the patient's body and interact with soft internal organs. The performance …