Talk Title: Growing, Adapting, Morphing: Nature-born Principles for Soft Robotics Talk Abstract: Natural organisms are inherently adaptive. They constantly learn, evolve, and refine their behaviours. Since the emergence of life on Earth, 3.8 billion years ago, species have developed strategies finely tuned to their environments, ensuring survival across generations. Nature does not aim for perfection;...
Title: Bridging the Gap Between Robotics Research and Clinical Needs Abstract: In the last fifteen years, medical and surgical robotics have surged, with thousands of clinical systems installed worldwide, and millions of procedures performed. The emergence of tethered and untethered micro-devices for performing complex surgical tasks and accessing deep regions within the human body created unprecedented opportunities...
Abstract Robotic-assisted surgery offers mechanical effector control over traditional "hand held" laparoscopy. How does this translate into clinical benefits, and is it worth the cost over laparoscopy and open surgery? The engineering principles driving robotic surgical system adoption should be explored and refined continuously. This presentation is framed by frontline clinical and global healthcare experience,...
Talk Abstract: Robotics is undergoing a significant transformation. Traditionally, robots have depended on precise mathematical models to guide their movements and interactions with the environment. Now, the field is shifting toward learning-based methods, enabling robots to improve their performance by gaining experience from data. In this talk, I will explore how this shift is shaping...
Title: The Future of Colonoscopy Brief abstract: Colonoscopy is utilized around the globe for evaluating the colon. Could colonoscopy be improved? Is it possible to make examining the colon better? Will colonoscopy even exist in five, ten, or twenty years? If you have ever wondered about health care technologies, your own health, or consider yourself...
Talk title: Endocisternal Brain Computer Interfaces Abstract: Brain Computer Interfaces are currently implanted in clinical trials using a range of surgical corridors (intracortical, subdural, extradural, endovascular). We will discuss the neurosurgical background and rationale for development of brain computer interfaces delivered using the cerebrospinal fluid spaces as as access corridors. Bio: Dr. William Muirhead is a Consultant Neurosurgeon...
Title: Complex Robotic Systems: Modeling, Control, and Planning using Dual Quaternion Algebra Summary/Abstract: As a result of more than sixty years of research, there are increasingly more robots working in human environments or alongside humans. With an increasing expectation that robots will actively interact with people and other robots in complex tasks in the homes and factories of...
Abstract: As robots become more integrated into daily life, they are expected to take on increasingly complex tasks in scenarios ranging from homes to industrial workplaces. A key challenge is enabling them to handle objects with the same dexterity and adaptability as humans. In this talk, I will share how my research draws inspiration from human...
Speaker 1: Andrea Yanez Trujillo (School of Electronic and Electrical Engineering, University of Leeds) Andrea studied her undergraduate degree in her home country: Ecuador. She is a Mechanical Engineer who finished an MSc in Mechatronics and Robotics at the University of Leeds last year. Now, she has started her PhD in magnetic and sensorised soft vine robotics with the aim...
Abstract In the dynamic field of assistive technology, soft wearable exosuits represent a significant breakthrough, setting them apart from traditional rigid exoskeletons. However, the complexity of mastering soft structures is significant: it involves not just handling the non-linear dynamics of the device but also accurately interpreting the physiological signals that are crucial to the exploit...
