Robotic Stabilization for Beating Heart Procedures

Project Description

The RET will assist the Ph.D. lead in developing a multifunctional robotic platform for beating heart surgery. The robotic platform is capable of stabilizing against large blood vessels that lead into the heart and guiding surgical instruments toward a target anatomical structure. Specifically, the RET will take charge of the re-design and fabrication of the platform’s stabilization component, making it better suited to navigation through curved blood vessels. This will require them to learn Autodesk AutoCAD and fabrication equipment and processes. Additionally, the RET will work on automating the deployment of the stabilization component through motor integration and force feedback via pressure sensors. The RET will then design and conduct tests in conjunction with the Ph.D. lead to validate the device’s mechanical and functional properties.

Mentors

Tommaso Ranzani & Jacob Rogatinsky

Research Goals

Learning Goals

Project Timeline

Week 1: Training
Week 2-3: Design and manufacturing of stabilization
Week 4: Experiments and robotic control
Week 5: Project finalization and reporting