Robot Assisted Needle Insertion Using CT-Scan Images

Maryam Barkhordari, Hamid Sadeghian, Mehdi Keshmiri

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Abstract

In this paper, the problem of robot assisted needle insertion is investigated. Using robot as an assistive device in needle insertion procedures increases accuracy and precision of point targeting inside the human body. This way, the time of the procedure, the operator's error, and the amount of absorbed dose of the radiations for the patient decrease, dramatically. Implementation of this scenario needs a precise workflow that considers all the issues related to the registration of the imaging system, robot and the patient. We utilize a registration approach without the use of optical tracking devices and propose a workflow to improve the needle placement efficiency. The proposed setup consists of a lightweight robot arm with a custom-designed tool holder mounted on its end effector. The procedure is implemented on a dummy lumbar-section phantom with multiple markers.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationProceedings of the 6th RSI International Conference on Robotics and Mechatronics, IcRoM 2018
PublisherInstitute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc.
Pages566-571
Number of pages6
ISBN (Electronic)9781728101279
DOIs
StatePublished - 2 Jul 2018
Externally publishedYes
Event6th RSI International Conference on Robotics and Mechatronics, IcRoM 2018 - Tehran, Iran, Islamic Republic of
Duration: 23 Oct 201825 Oct 2018

Publication series

NameProceedings of the 6th RSI International Conference on Robotics and Mechatronics, IcRoM 2018

Conference

Conference6th RSI International Conference on Robotics and Mechatronics, IcRoM 2018
Country/TerritoryIran, Islamic Republic of
CityTehran
Period23/10/1825/10/18

Keywords

  • Biopsy
  • Minimally invasive Surgery (MIS)
  • Needle insertion
  • Registration
  • Robot assisted

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