Sliding mode control of a shape memory alloy actuated active flexible needle

Needle-like instruments for steering through solid organs: A review of the scientific and patent literature

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Methods for Improving the Curvature of Steerable Needles in Biological Tissue

(2016) Troy K. Adebar et al.   IEEE TRANSACTIONS ON BIOMEDICAL ENGINEERING

Modeling and Simulation of Flexible Needle Insertion Into Soft Tissue Using Modified Local Constraints

(2016) Dedong Gao et al.   JOURNAL OF MANUFACTURING SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING-TRANSACTIONS OF THE ASME

A novel curvature-controllable steerable needle for percutaneous intervention

(2016) Van Khuyen Bui et al.   PROCEEDINGS OF THE INSTITUTION OF MECHANICAL ENGINEERS PART H-JOURNAL OF ENGINEERING IN MEDICINE

Design of an Optically Controlled MR-Compatible Active Needle

(2015) Seok Chang Ryu et al.   IEEE Transactions on Robotics

Fracture Mechanics Model of Needle Cutting Tissue

(2015) Andrew C. Barnett et al.   JOURNAL OF MANUFACTURING SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING-TRANSACTIONS OF THE ASME

Design optimization study of a shape memory alloy active needle for biomedical applications

(2015) Bardia Konh et al.   MEDICAL ENGINEERING & PHYSICS

Design of an actively controlled steerable needle with tendon actuation and FBG-based shape sensing

(2015) Nick J. van de Berg et al.   MEDICAL ENGINEERING & PHYSICS

Torsional Dynamics of Steerable Needles: Modeling and Fluoroscopic Guidance

(2014) John P. Swensen et al.   IEEE TRANSACTIONS ON BIOMEDICAL ENGINEERING

Needle Steering in 3-D Via Rapid Replanning

(2014) Sachin Patil et al.   IEEE Transactions on Robotics

Configuration comparison among kinematically optimized continuum manipulators for robotic surgeries through a single access port

(2014) Kai Xu et al.   ROBOTICA

Steerable Guidewire for Magnetic Resonance Guided Endovascular Interventions

(2014) H. C. M. Clogenson et al.   Journal of Medical Devices-Transactions of the ASME

Sliding Mode Control of Steerable Needles

(2013) D. Caleb Rucker et al.   IEEE Transactions on Robotics

Polyacrylamide phantom for self-actuating needle–tissue interaction studies

(2013) Naresh V. Datla et al.   MEDICAL ENGINEERING & PHYSICS

A model to predict deflection of bevel-tipped active needle advancing in soft tissue

(2013) Naresh V. Datla et al.   MEDICAL ENGINEERING & PHYSICS

DragonFlex Smart Steerable Laparoscopic Instrument

(2013) Filip Jelínek et al.   Journal of Medical Devices-Transactions of the ASME

A Flexure-Based Steerable Needle: High Curvature With Reduced Tissue Damage

(2012) P. J. Swaney et al.   IEEE TRANSACTIONS ON BIOMEDICAL ENGINEERING

Integrating Deflection Models and Image Feedback for Real-Time Flexible Needle Steering

(2012) Momen Abayazid et al.   IEEE Transactions on Robotics

Towards a discretely actuated steerable cannula for diagnostic and therapeutic procedures

(2012) Elif Ayvali et al.   INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ROBOTICS RESEARCH

A novel curvilinear approach for prostate seed implantation

(2012) Tarun K. Podder et al.   MEDICAL PHYSICS

Accuracy of needle position measurements using fiber Bragg gratings

(2012) Kirsten Henken et al.   MINIMALLY INVASIVE THERAPY & ALLIED TECHNOLOGIES

An Autoclavable Steerable Cannula Manual Deployment Device: Design and Accuracy Analysis

(2012) Jessica Burgner et al.   Journal of Medical Devices-Transactions of the ASME

Robot-Assisted Needle Steering

(2011) Kyle Reed et al.   IEEE ROBOTICS & AUTOMATION MAGAZINE

Closed-Loop Planar Motion Control of a Steerable Probe With a “Programmable Bevel” Inspired by Nature

(2011) Seong Young Ko et al.   IEEE Transactions on Robotics

Trajectory following for a flexible probe with state/input constraints: An approach based on model predictive control

(2011) Seong Young Ko et al.   ROBOTICS AND AUTONOMOUS SYSTEMS

Adaptive proportional–integral–derivative tuning sliding mode control for a shape memory alloy actuator

(2011) Nguyen Trong Tai et al.   Smart Materials and Structures

Modeling and Control of Needles With Torsional Friction

(2009) K.B. Reed et al.   IEEE TRANSACTIONS ON BIOMEDICAL ENGINEERING

Image Guidance of Flexible Tip-Steerable Needles

(2009) V. Kallem et al.   IEEE Transactions on Robotics

Mechanics of Precurved-Tube Continuum Robots

(2008) R.J. Webster et al.   IEEE Transactions on Robotics