Purpose of the review Robotics is a rapidly advancing field, and its introduction in healthcare
can have a multitude of benefits for clinical practice. Especially, applications depending on …

With the rapid advancement of tracking technologies, the applications of tracking systems in
ultrasound imaging have expanded across a wide range of fields. In this review article, we …

There are an increasing number of applications that require the end-effector of a robotic
manipulator to be compliant in response to the intended force exerted by a human operator …

Numerous research groups in the past have designed and developed robotic needle guide
systems that improve the targeting accuracy and precision by either providing a physical …

Abstract Purpose of Review The goal of this study is to review recent findings and evaluate
the utility of MRI transrectal ultrasound fusion biopsy (FBx) techniques and discuss future …

Robot-assisted prostate biopsy is a new technology to diagnose prostate cancer, but its
safety is influenced by the inability of robots to sense the tool-tissue interaction force …

At present, the incidence of prostate cancer (PCa) in men is increasing year by year. So, the
early diagnosis of PCa is of great significance. Transrectal ultrasonography (TRUS)-guided …

Background Prostate cancer is a common disease in men and has a relatively high mortality
rate. However, the interventional medical equipment used for prostate biopsy and …

Applying a robot system in ultrasound-guided percutaneous intervention is an effective
approach for prostate cancer diagnosis and treatment. The limited space for robot …

The comanipulation paradigm, in which a user and a robot simultaneously hold a tool,
allows for gesture guidance. In particular, virtual fixtures, which are geometrical constraints …