In medical applications, sensing forces along surgical tools is of high importance in order to avoid collateral damage of tissue and surrounding structures. However, the space …
Concentric tube robots are continuum robots particularly well-suited for minimally-invasive surgery. Their small diameter, natural free channel and snake-like shape unlock the …
This paper deals with an original combination of navigation by simultaneous localization and mapping (SLAM) and follow-the-leader (FTL) deployment for the control of concentric …