Shared Control

Four-Handed Human Robot Manipulation for Laparoscopic Surgery

1 February 2017 – 30 June 2023

This project tackles the design of a 4-arms system with application to laparoscopic surgery. Currently, this task is performed by at least two people: the surgeon and one assistant who is manipulating the endoscope and the retractor. The envisioned 4-arms system would enable the surgeon to control all four instruments. This may increase synchrony in the movements and avoid ambiguity arising from miscommunication.

SecondHands

1 May 2015 – 30 April 2020

Creating a proactive robot assistant for maintenance tecnicians