Medical robotics
Robotic technology is able to provide precise and accurate sensing and movement capabilities. Our group looks at the application of such technology in human-controlled surgical applications.
Goal
Improving patient and surgeon experience via robotic technology.
Medical Robotics research projects
Minimally invasive instrumentation for soft tissue robotic surgeryNovel anthropomorphic tool design for intuitive tele-surgery. |
Palpating surgical gripperA surgical tool designed for intuitive touch based tissue interaction. |
Haptics for tele-surgeryEnabling tactile and kinaesthetic touch sensations for robotic surgery. |
Virtual prototyping for laparoscopySimulating surgical tool interaction via real and virtual components. |
Haptic sensingDeveloping an accurate and sophisticated sense of touch for robots. |
Rehabilitation for the handRobotic rehabilitation for the restoration of hand motor function following stroke. |
Reduction of joint fracturesRobotic reduction of complex joint fractures |
A Bio-Inspired JointA Bio-Inspired Condylar Hinge Joint for Robotic and Prosthetic Limbs. |
TACTIPTactile fingertip for robot hands |
See also: MOBISERVAn integrated intelligent home environment for the provision of health, nutrition and mobility services to older adults. |
Theme Leader
- Dr Sanja
Dogramadzi
Tel: +44 (0) 117 32 81301
Project people
- Professor Chris Melhuish
- Professor Tony Pipe
- Dr Adam Spiers
- Dr David Drury
- Dr Sanja Dogramadzi
- Antonia Tzemanaki
- Calum Roke
Contact details
Dr Sanja Dogramadzi
Dr Adam Spiers
Bristol Robotics Laboratory,
University of the West of England,
Coldharbour Lane,
Bristol, BS16 1QY
sanja.dogramadzi@uwe.ac.uk
Telephone: +44 (0)117 32 81301
adam.spiers@brl.ac.uk
Telephone: +44 (0)117 328 6375
Page last updated 5 November 2014