University of Twente, Netherlands - Safe and precise surgical catheter guiding by robots [Medical Xpress, 22 April 2021]

Title:

Safe and precise surgical catheter guiding by robots

 

Author:

J.G.M. Van Den Elshout, University of Twente

 

Published:

Medical Xpress, 22 April 2021

https://medicalxpress.com/news/2021-04-safe-precise-surgical-catheter-robots.html

 

From the article:

Traditionally, the success of a minimally-invasive surgical (MIS) procedure is dependent on the clinician's capabilities. Prominent MIS procedures include vascular surgeries, during which catheters are inserted into the body, steered to a target location, and used to treat a vascular disease. A particular challenge in vascular surgeries is the accurate positioning of the catheter tip. Researcher Christoff Heunis of the University of Twente came with a solution.

 

University of Twente & South China Normal University - Generator developed for harvesting energy from droplets

Title:
Generator developed for harvesting energy from droplets

Author:
K.W. Wesselink, University of Twente

Published:
Phys.org, 8 July 2020
https://phys.org/news/2020-07-harvesting-energy-droplets.html

From the article:
Scientists of the University of Twente and South China Normal University designed an electrical generator that can harvest energy from impacting droplets and other sources of mechanical energy. Their paper recently appeared in Advanced Materials.