| Budget Amount *help |
¥48,620,000 (Direct Cost: ¥37,400,000、Indirect Cost: ¥11,220,000)
Fiscal Year 2009: ¥3,770,000 (Direct Cost: ¥2,900,000、Indirect Cost: ¥870,000)
Fiscal Year 2008: ¥18,460,000 (Direct Cost: ¥14,200,000、Indirect Cost: ¥4,260,000)
Fiscal Year 2007: ¥26,390,000 (Direct Cost: ¥20,300,000、Indirect Cost: ¥6,090,000)
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| Research Abstract |
Endoscopic surgery has grown rapidly in popularity in recent years, not only because it is less invasive and produces less visible scarring, but also because of its benefits in terms of healthcare economy. However, there are many unsolved problems such as difficult hand-eye coordination and limited field of view. We developed new hardware (endoscopic tool holding mechanism) and software (endoscopic tool control methodologies) for human-robot cooperation surgery based on the use of artificial muscle actuators.
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