This letter presents the first case of implementing deep-learning based instrument tracking
on a magnetic anchored surgical endoscope. The compact magnetic actuated endoscope …

In minimally invasive surgery, endoscopes serve as the eyes of surgeon. To avoid fatigue in
manual endoscope steering, robotic endoscope holders have been developed …

Magnetic anchored and guided systems (MAGS), such as endoscopes, have attracted
significant research interest for their potential in minimally invasive surgeries (MIS) …

Remote Actuation Mechanisms (RAMs) play a vital role in minimally invasive surgery (MIS)
by providing motion capabilities within limited spaces. This paper first focused on analyzing …

This paper proposes a mesoscale shape memory alloy (SMA) actuator for cleaning the
contaminated lenses of surgical cameras during minimally invasive robotic surgery. The …

Images taken by an endoscope in single-port-access surgery are the most important
information for directing surgeons to operate, so acquiring images taken at better position …

When magnetic surgical instruments are used to perform surgical operations, two situations
must be strictly avoided to ensure the safety: 1) the magnetic surgical instrument fall down in …

Background Insertable laparoscopic camera systems were developed to improve the
minimally invasive surgeries. Robotic degrees of freedom for an insertable laparoscopic …

An automatic and accurate state recognition of switches on electrical cabinet control panels
plays an increasingly important role in the routine inspection of power equipment. This …

Minimally invasive surgical procedures (MIS) are conducted in highly confined
environments, through small incisions to introduce instruments into the body. Curating …