Abstract: Origami-based paper folding is being used in robotics community to provide stiffness and flexibility simultaneously while designing smart structures. In this paper, we propose a novel design inspired by origami pattern ...

Abstract: Surgical navigation of small lumens during surgery is a challenging task, requiring expert knowledge and dexterity. The challenge pertains to the manipulation of the distal tip (inside the patient) from the proximal end ...

Abstract: The soft grippers driven by pneumatics have an advantage of effectively lifting soft materials and heavier objects with clean air. They provide multiplanar compliant stability when compared with standard claw-like grippers ...

Abstract: The soft grippers driven by pneumatics have an advantage of effectively lifting soft materials and heavier objects with clean air. They provide multiplanar compliant stability when compared with standard claw-like grippers ...

Abstract: Origami-based flexible, compliant, and bio-inspired robots are believed to permit a range of medical applications within confined environments. In this article, we experimentally demonstrated an origami-inspired deployable ...

Abstract: In this paper, we present a novel flexible endoscope (FE) which is well suited to minimally invasive cardiac surgery (MICS). It is named the cardioscope. The cardioscope is composed of a handle, a rigid shaft, a steerable ...