II-NEW: Collaborative Research: Robotic Catheterization Using Ionic Polymer-Metal Composite Actuator

II-新：合作研究：使用离子聚合物-金属复合致动器进行机器人导管插入术

• 批准号: 1265123
• 负责人: Kwang Kim
• 金额: $ 16.83万
• 依托单位: University of Nevada Las Vegas
• 依托单位国家: 美国
• 项目类别: Continuing Grant
• 财政年份: 2012
• 资助国家: 美国
• 起止时间: 2012-07-01 至 2015-05-31
• 项目状态: 已结题
• 来源: https://www.nsf.gov/awardsearch/showAward?AWD_ID=1265123&HistoricalAwards=false
• 关键词: II; NEW; Collaborative; Research; Robotic

This research is motivated by the need for robust and intelligent clinical procedure of 'catheterization' which is widely used in medical communities. In this research, the fundamental framework to develop active catheters using an electro-active polymer called Ionic Polymer-Metal Composite (IPMC). The research work includes the design and fabrication methodologies of robotically controlled IPMC catheters as well as shape controls needed for use in complex passages. The research results will be disseminated in technical conferences and workshops as well as prototype demonstration. Knowing that the catheter based medical therapy/diagnosis is one of important medical technologies and all existing catheters in the market are based upon human operations, this active catheter technology will pave the way to a new biorobotic medical tool that can significantly contribute to improving quality of life.

这项研究的动机是对医疗界广泛使用的稳健且智能的“导管插入术”临床程序的需求。在这项研究中，使用称为离子聚合物金属复合材料（IPMC）的电活性聚合物开发有源导管的基本框架。研究工作包括机器人控制 IPMC 导管的设计和制造方法以及复杂通道所需的形状控制。研究成果将在技术会议、研讨会以及原型演示中传播。鉴于基于导管的医疗治疗/诊断是重要的医疗技术之一，并且市场上所有现有的导管都是基于人类操作，因此这种主动导管技术将为新型生物机器人医疗工具铺平道路，该工具可以显着提高生活质量。