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Development of Load Discharging Catheter Tip for Microrobots
Microrobots can be used to target specific sites in the human body to treat diseases in a non-invasive and controlled way. However it is difficult to remotely control and locomote the microrobot close to the region of interest. Efficacy of the treatment would be increased if the robots could be intr
Microrobots can be used to target specific sites in the human body to treat diseases in a non-invasive and controlled way. However it is difficult to remotely control and locomote the microrobot close to the region of interest. Efficacy of the treatment would be increased if the robots could be introduced into the body close to the region of the disease instead of the blood circulation in the extremities.
In this project, we aim to develop a catheter tip that encloses a microrobot. The microrobot is released through a remote trigger as soon as the catheter tip is steered close to the region of interest.
Microrobots can be used to target specific sites in the human body to treat diseases in a non-invasive and controlled way. However it is difficult to remotely control and locomote the microrobot close to the region of interest. Efficacy of the treatment would be increased if the robots could be introduced into the body close to the region of the disease instead of the blood circulation in the extremities. In this project, we aim to develop a catheter tip that encloses a microrobot. The microrobot is released through a remote trigger as soon as the catheter tip is steered close to the region of interest.
_**Type of work:**_
Concept evaluation (30%), Design & Development (50%), Characterization (20%)
_**Requisites:**_
The student should be highly motivated, independent and work in an organized manner. Intermediate skills in computer aided design are necessary. Some knowledge in product development and design is highly appreciated.
_**Type of work:**_ Concept evaluation (30%), Design & Development (50%), Characterization (20%)
_**Requisites:**_ The student should be highly motivated, independent and work in an organized manner. Intermediate skills in computer aided design are necessary. Some knowledge in product development and design is highly appreciated.
Harun Torlakcik, CLA H19, tharun@ethz.ch
Michael Mattmann, CLA H19, michaema@ethz.ch