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Soft magnetic catheter for minimally invasive surgeries
The goal of this project is to design, build, and characterize a soft magnetic microcatheter.
Keywords: Medical Robotics, Mechanical Engineering, Minimal Invasive Surgery, Design, Manufacturing, Catheters, Magnetic Steering, CAD
At the Multi-Scale Robotics Lab, we develop magnetic steerings systems for minimally invasive endovascular surgeries. By generating external magnetic fields, magnetic catheters can be steered inside the body with a high degree of freedom and high dexterity. While the magnetic fields are used to steer the magnetic catheter tip, the catheter is pushed forward using a mechanical advancing unit. Even-though catheters can be pushed far into the vascular system, not all target locations can be reached. A limiting factor is friction between the catheter and the vessel wall.
In this project, the student will develop a magnetic catheter for neurovascular intervention. The project includes the design, manufacturing, and experimental validation of the catheter. The student will validate the concept in anatomical models. The student is expected to work in a structured, independent, motivated, and creative manner.
At the Multi-Scale Robotics Lab, we develop magnetic steerings systems for minimally invasive endovascular surgeries. By generating external magnetic fields, magnetic catheters can be steered inside the body with a high degree of freedom and high dexterity. While the magnetic fields are used to steer the magnetic catheter tip, the catheter is pushed forward using a mechanical advancing unit. Even-though catheters can be pushed far into the vascular system, not all target locations can be reached. A limiting factor is friction between the catheter and the vessel wall.
In this project, the student will develop a magnetic catheter for neurovascular intervention. The project includes the design, manufacturing, and experimental validation of the catheter. The student will validate the concept in anatomical models. The student is expected to work in a structured, independent, motivated, and creative manner.
**Type of work:** Design & Development (50%), Fabrication (30%), Characterization (20%)
**Type of work:** Design & Development (50%), Fabrication (30%), Characterization (20%)