A new type of robotic surgical system has been developed by a group of engineers from Deakin University in Australia, Harvard University in the U.S., another colleague from the Royal Adelaide Hospital and an Honorary Professor at the Institute for Intelligent Systems Research and Innovation (IISRI). This robot is the first of its kind in the world and for the first time ever brings the sensation of touch to surgeons while they’re using a computer.
The main limitation of the system seems to be its lack of tactile feedback, which is what allows a surgeon to differentiate between tissues and feel weak spots or those plagued with infection or inflammation. However, the haptics technology will improve this. HeroSurg has many great features including built-in collision avoidance technology, modularity, and automatic patient/bed adjustment. It is also equipped with high-resolution cameras, increased the range of motion for the surgeons, and an improved workstation.
The project’s lead researcher Mohsen Moradi Dalvand says, “HeroSurg will assist surgeons to perform demanding surgical procedures with comfort, accuracy, and safety by providing real-time collision avoidance for medical instruments, and stereo-endoscopic vision.” The HeroSurg has the capability to be used remotely with the surgeon located thousands of miles away from the patient, which could revolutionize surgical procedures everywhere, so watch this space
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