HKUST researchers develop small, multifunctional biomedical robot [Video]

Researchers from the School of Engineering of the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology, or HKUST, this week said that they successfully developed a small, multifunctional biomedical robot. With a profile of just 0.95 mm, the organization claimed the robot is 60% smaller than the typical models available on the market.

“Small-scale continuum robots hold promise for interventional diagnosis and treatment, yet existing models often struggle with compactness, precise navigation, and visualized functional treatment all in one,” stated Shen Yajing, an associate professor in the Department of Electronic and Computer Engineering (ECE) at HKUST.

“Our study provides a significant solution for developing a surgical robot aimed at achieving early diagnosis and therapeutic goals in hard-to-reach areas of the body,” he added. “With ongoing technological advancements, we believe that the fiberscopic robot will make greater contributions to human health in the foreseeable future.”

The universityteam said the robot is capable of …