Open AccessA Submillimeter Continuous Variable Stiffness Catheter for Compliance Control (Adv. Sci. 18/2021)
Author(s) -
Lussi Jonas,
Mattmann Michael,
Sevim Semih,
Grigis Fabian,
De Marco Carmela,
Chautems Christophe,
Pané Salvador,
PuigmartíLuis Josep,
Boehler Quentin,
Nelson Bradley J.
Publication year - 2021
Publication title -
advanced science
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 5.388
H-Index - 100
ISSN - 2198-3844
DOI - 10.1002/advs.202170118
Subject(s) - stiffness , catheter , intervention (counseling) , compliance (psychology) , variable (mathematics) , medicine , computer science , surgery , biomedical engineering , materials science , mathematics , psychology , nursing , mathematical analysis , composite material , social psychology
Variable Stiffness Catheter In article number 2101290 by Quentin Boehler, Bradley J. Nelson, and co‐workers, a magnetically controlled catheter that is able to continuously change its stiffness is presented. Soft, magnetic tools that are enhanced with the capability to apply and control forces during surgical intervention can significantly improve outcome of the procedure. The capabilities are demonstrated by performing a fully robotic surgery for a challenging ophthalmic intervention. Image designed by Adrián Bago González.