A miniaturised laser manipulator for ultra-precise and pain-free dentistry

该项目旨在开发一种小型化的高精度激光机器人设备，该设备可以舒适地安装在口腔中，通过利用硅上碳化硅技术来创建毫米大小的两轴可控、高反射镜，从而进行无痛、无振动的牙科手术，从而增强对高功率超短激光脉冲的耐用性。该项目希望在使用光激励压阻传感器的微镜控制和冷飞秒激光消融坚硬牙齿组织方面产生新的知识。预期的成果包括一种激光去除牙齿材料的工作原型，其速度超过牙钻，在微型激光设备中提供好处，并最终消除牙科手术的痛苦。

This project aims to develop a miniaturized high-precision laser robotic device that can fit comfortably in the mouth to perform pain-free, vibration-free dental operations by utilising silicon-carbide on silicon technology to create a millimetre-sized two-axis controllable, highly-reflective mirror robust to high-power ultra-short laser pulses. This project expects to generate new knowledge in micro-mirror control using optically excited piezo-resistive sensors, and cold femtosecond laser ablation of hard dental tissue. Expected outcomes include a working prototype for laser removal of tooth materials at speeds exceeding dental drills, providing benefits in miniaturized laser devices and ultimately removing pain from dental procedures.