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Design, Control, and System Integration of a Robotic Platform for Autonomous Eye Injections
The objective of this project is to create a comprehensive robotic platform capable of autonomously administering injections into the human eye. The project includes mechanical design, motion planning, and the implementation of a force control algorithm.
Intravitreal therapy involves administering medications directly into the eye to manage a range of retinal diseases. This standard treatment requires patients to undergo frequent, lengthy visits to clinics. To enhance the patient experience and streamline the treatment process, the Multiscale Robotics Lab is pioneering a robotic system designed to automate intraocular drug delivery. Advanced robotic technologies are being utilized to address the challenges presented by the eye's quick movements and the need for safe direct contact between the robotic actuator and ocular tissues.
Intravitreal therapy involves administering medications directly into the eye to manage a range of retinal diseases. This standard treatment requires patients to undergo frequent, lengthy visits to clinics. To enhance the patient experience and streamline the treatment process, the Multiscale Robotics Lab is pioneering a robotic system designed to automate intraocular drug delivery. Advanced robotic technologies are being utilized to address the challenges presented by the eye's quick movements and the need for safe direct contact between the robotic actuator and ocular tissues.
The objective of this project is to create a comprehensive robotic platform capable of autonomously administering injections into the human eye. The student will not begin from scratch; instead, the project will build on extensive existing research. The primary task involves integrating various pre-developed components to establish a fully operational system. This integration will include completing the development of a custom kinematic platform currently in progress, and implementing a motion planning algorithm. This algorithm will utilize data from our 6D eye-tracking device and robot encoders to precisely direct the needle to the intended target location. Additionally, the project will involve developing a force control system to ensure the safety of the injection procedure.
The objective of this project is to create a comprehensive robotic platform capable of autonomously administering injections into the human eye. The student will not begin from scratch; instead, the project will build on extensive existing research. The primary task involves integrating various pre-developed components to establish a fully operational system. This integration will include completing the development of a custom kinematic platform currently in progress, and implementing a motion planning algorithm. This algorithm will utilize data from our 6D eye-tracking device and robot encoders to precisely direct the needle to the intended target location. Additionally, the project will involve developing a force control system to ensure the safety of the injection procedure.
Jasan Zughaibi, Claas Ehmke
Please email your CV and transcripts + (optional) project portfolio to zjasan@ethz.ch and cehmke@ethz.ch
Jasan Zughaibi, Claas Ehmke Please email your CV and transcripts + (optional) project portfolio to zjasan@ethz.ch and cehmke@ethz.ch