University of Basel

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Master thesis - Patient motion compensation for in situ printing University of Basel Bio-Inspired RObots for MEDicine-Laboratory (BIROMED-Lab) This master thesis project focuses on the development of algorithms to compensate for the motion of the patient while performing direct fabrication of an implant upon the anatomy. The main objective is to obtain a constant linear velocity onto the wound using a robotic arm, while accounting for the motions of the printing substrate. Engineering and Technology, Medical and Health Sciences Master Thesis

Praktikum und Masterarbeit im Bereich Biomechanik der Wirbelsäule University of Basel Department of Biomedical Engineering Für eine laufende Studie suchen wir nach einem motivierten Praktikanten / Masterstudenten, Details im PDF Biomechanics Internship, Master Thesis

Master Thesis: Contact force evaluation of robotic endoscopic system based on Series Elastic Actuation University of Basel Bio-Inspired RObots for MEDicine-Laboratory (BIROMED-Lab) Other organizations: Sensory-Motor Systems Lab In the BIROMED-Lab we have been developing an endoscopic system for safer neurosurgeries with inspiration from human finger anatomy. Its two degrees of freedom allow the endoscope to investigate areas of the brain that would be inaccessible with standard rigid endoscopes. Thanks to springs in the transmission between the motors and the movable endoscope tip, the interaction forces between the instrument and the brain tissue can be reduced. Furthermore the interaction forces can be estimated by measuring the deflection of the spring. To make the telemanipulation of the endoscope safer and more intuitive for the surgeon, force feedback was also implemented. Biomedical Engineering Master Thesis

Master Thesis: Vibro-tactile feedback in ventricle puncturing during External Ventricular Drain (EVD) procedure University of Basel Bio-Inspired RObots for MEDicine-Laboratory (BIROMED-Lab) Other organizations: Sensory-Motor Systems Lab EVD is a common procedure in Neurosurgery, nevertheless its placement is non-ideal in up to 40% of the cases because of lack of hands-on experience of residents. To try and solve the issue we propose a medical simulator that will merge haptic feedback with hardware components. Vibro-tactile feedback has been proven useful in medical simulations and could give a more complete and realistic experience to the training surgeon, either as supplementary information to the force feedback or as stand alone information. In order to feed back the vibro-tactile information to the user, the haptic device has to be instrumentalized with appropriate custom-made hardware. Biomedical Engineering Master Thesis

Masters Thesis: Force Sensing with Series Elastic Actuation Component for Surgical Robot University of Basel Bio-Inspired RObots for MEDicine-Laboratory (BIROMED-Lab) Other organizations: Sensory-Motor Systems Lab The "in SEA2 SpineBot" Project aims to develop a robotic impedance measurement device capable of assessing the biomechanical properties of the adolescent spine with patient-specific anatomy. This highly interdisciplinary project will be the first of its kind to acquire in vivo data from patients with idiopathic adolescent scoliosis (AIS) during their correction surgery. It is a collaboration with the Children's Hospital of Basel (UKBB) and the Computational Bioengineering Group at ARTOG University of Bern. Ensuring the functionality and reliability of the series elastic actuation (SEA) component of this device is a challenge in sensor development and signal electronics and is paramount to the project's overall success. Clinical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering Master Thesis

Master Thesis: Sterile Locking Interface and Surgical Workflow Development for Surgical Robot University of Basel Bio-Inspired RObots for MEDicine-Laboratory (BIROMED-Lab) Other organizations: Sensory-Motor Systems Lab The "in SEA2 SpineBot" Project aims to develop a robotic impedance measurement device capable of assessing the biomechanical properties of the adolescent spine with patient-specific anatomy. This highly interdisciplinary project will be the first of its kind to acquire in vivo data from patients with idiopathic adolescent scoliosis (AIS) during their correction surgery. It is a collaboration with the Children's Hospital of Basel (UKBB) and the Computational Bioengineering Group at ARTOG University of Bern. A 6 DoF parallel robot has been designed for this purpose and attaches to the vertebrae intraoperatively through pre-installed pedicle screws. Clinical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering Master Thesis

Miniature milling mechanism for an intraoral robot University of Basel Bio-Inspired RObots for MEDicine-Laboratory (BIROMED-Lab) The goal of this project is to develop a miniature milling mechanism that allows high-speed revolution (200K-450K rpm) of a milling tool. Engineering and Technology Master Thesis

Miniature robot control for minimally invasive tooth preparation University of Basel Bio-Inspired RObots for MEDicine-Laboratory (BIROMED-Lab) This project aims to investigate and implement a miniature robot milling trajectory planning and trajectory tracking control for tooth preparation. Engineering and Technology Bachelor Thesis, Master Thesis