Robot-Assisted and Needle-Based Tumor Treatment

Main outcome of this project is a prototype of a multi-purpose robot system designed for image-guided needle based interventions. In order to adjust the robot for particular interventions, treatment-specific tool holders and dedicated planning software will complete the setup. Another outcome of the project will be methods and sensors for treatment planning, monitoring and optimization. The project finally is investigating new ways for needle placement by applying active steering of the needle during insertion based on pre-operative planning and thus opens new possibilities for this treatment form.

Project work will mainly be based on the previous work on our "B-Rob2" modular robot platform.