Human-Centred Automation, Robotics and Monitoring

In this section

We use perceptual methods, AI, and frugal robotics innovation to deliver transformative diagnostic and treatment solutions.

Head of Group

Dr George Mylonas

B415B Bessemer Building
South Kensington Campus

+44 (0)20 3312 5145

What we do

The HARMS lab leverages perceptually enabled methodologies, artificial intelligence, and frugal innovation in robotics (such as soft surgical robots) to deliver transformative solutions for diagnosis and treatment. Our research is driven by both problem-solving and curiosity, aiming to build a comprehensive understanding of the actions, interactions, and reactions occurring in the operating room. We focus on using robotic technologies to facilitate procedures that are not yet widely adopted, particularly in endoluminal surgery, such as advanced treatments for gastrointestinal cancer.

Meet the team

Dr Adrian Rubio Solis
Research Associate in Sensing and Machine Learning

Citation

BibTex format

@inproceedings{Maleki:2023:10.1109/ROBIO58561.2023.10355037,
author = {Maleki, AN and Thompson, A and Runciman, MS and Murray, J and Mylonas, GP},
doi = {10.1109/ROBIO58561.2023.10355037},
title = {A soft hydraulic endorectal actuator for prostate radiotherapy},
url = {http://dx.doi.org/10.1109/ROBIO58561.2023.10355037},
year = {2023}
}

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TY  - CPAPER
AB  - Despite advances in radiotherapy, motion error remains a challenge in prostate radiotherapy. Rectal obturators and endorectal balloons may reduce motion error and improve outcomes but have limitations. We aimed to create a deployable rectal obturator with precise angle control to personalise to a patient's rectal anatomy, by using an antagonistic pair of "muscle"actuators to flex and extend the device. Results on deployability, angle control, and radial stiffness are presented here. The device can be compressed down to 16 x 3 x 91 mm, and be deployed to maximum dimensions of 24 x 25.5 x 77 mm. The device provides radial stiffness that may be sufficient to stabilise the rectum during radiotherapy. Angle control can be achieved with an average change of 7.5°/ml inflation in the extensor actuator.
AU  - Maleki,AN
AU  - Thompson,A
AU  - Runciman,MS
AU  - Murray,J
AU  - Mylonas,GP
DO  - 10.1109/ROBIO58561.2023.10355037
PY  - 2023///
TI  - A soft hydraulic endorectal actuator for prostate radiotherapy
UR  - http://dx.doi.org/10.1109/ROBIO58561.2023.10355037
ER  -

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