Study on surgical modular robot

2014 Fiscal Year Final Research Report

• Project/Area Number: 23760218
• Research Category: Grant-in-Aid for Young Scientists (B)
• Allocation Type: Multi-year Fund
• Research Field: Intelligent mechanics/Mechanical systems
• Research Institution: The University of Tokyo
• Principal Investigator: HARADA Kanako 東京大学, 工学(系)研究科(研究院), 講師 (80409672)
• Project Period (FY): 2011-04-28 – 2015-03-31
• Keywords: 手術ロボット / モジュールロボット / SILS / needlescopic surgery / 低侵襲手術

Outline of Final Research Achievements

A new surgical robot has been proposed by combining advantages of Single Incision Laparoscopic Surgery), modular robotic surgery, and needlescopic surgery. In the proposed concept, robotic modules with diagnostic or therapeutic functions are inserted in a body cavity via an incision in umbilicus and then assembled to 3-mm shafts inserted through incisions in the abdominal wall. A robotic module with 3 degrees of freedom (DoF), namely, bending, rotation and grasping, was designed. Its prototype, measuring 16 mm in diameter and 51 mm in length, was fabricated to demonstrate the proof of the concept.

Free Research Field

医用工学