Plastic bot could offer assist during MR-guided surgery

Evan Godt | | Health Imaging | Artificial Intelligence

Robot-assisted surgery and MR-guided procedures are two advances that are transforming medicine. The two are difficult to mix, however, given the strong magnetic fields of MRI scanners.

Enter Worcester Polytechnic Institute, where researchers are developing a robotic surgery tool made of plastic and ceramic designed for the MRI environment. Read more from IEEE Spectrum at the link below:

Inside an MRI, a Non-Metallic Robot Performs Prostate Surgery

Evan Godt
Evan Godt, Writer

Evan joined TriMed in 2011, writing primarily for Health Imaging. Prior to diving into medical journalism, Evan worked for the Nine Network of Public Media in St. Louis. He also has worked in public relations and education. Evan studied journalism at the University of Missouri, with an emphasis on broadcast media.

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