A MR-compatible tele-robotic system for MRI-guided intervention: system overview and mechanical design

• Published in: 2007 IEEE/RSJ International Conference on Intelligent Robots and Systems pp. 1795 - 1800
• Main Authors: Raoufi, C., Ben-Tzvi, P., Goldenberg, A.A., Kucharczyk, W.
• Format: Conference Proceeding
• Language: English
• Published: IEEE 01.10.2007
• Subjects: Biopsy; Magnetic fields; Magnetic materials; Magnetic resonance imaging; Neurosurgery; Radio frequency; Robots; Satellite broadcasting; Surgery; Surges

In this paper, the design paradigm for a novel modular tele-robtoic system for MRI-guided neurosurgery is presented. Clinical requirements and design parameters are discussed. The overall infrastructure for MRI-guided intervention is addressed. The major focus is the application of the designed MR-c...