This review examines the dichotomy between automatic and autonomous behaviors in
surgical robots, maps the possible levels of autonomy of these robots, and describes the …

As opposed to open surgery procedures, minimally invasive surgery (MIS) utilizes small skin
incisions to insert a camera and surgical instruments. MIS has numerous advantages such …

The unprecedented shock caused by the COVID-19 pandemic has severely influenced the
delivery of regular healthcare services. Most non-urgent medical activities, including elective …

Minimally invasive surgery (MIS) is a surgical technique that offers distinct advantages in
reducing pain and patients' recovery time. However, the drawback due to the lack of force …

The reduced access conditions of minimally invasive surgery and therapy (MIST) impair or
completely eliminate the feel of tool—tissue interaction forces. Many researchers have been …

Mechanical properties of biological systems provide useful information about the
biochemical status of cells and tissues. Here, an artificial tactile neuron enabling spiking …

With the successful uptake and inclusion of robotic systems in minimally invasive surgery
and with the increasing application of robotic surgery (RS) in numerous surgical specialities …

We present the design and evaluation of a novel low-cost palpation probe for Robot assisted
Minimally Invasive Surgery (RMIS) for localizing subcutaneous blood vessels. It measures …

Background Current teleoperated robot‐assisted minimally invasive surgical systems do not
take full advantage of the potential performance enhancements offered by various forms of …

In traditional open surgery, surgeons use their fingertip palpation to investigate the hidden
anatomical structures of tissue. However, in the current commercially available minimally …