Preliminary development of a soft robotic ultrasound steering system

Ultrasound imaging is deemed as one of the least harmful noninvasive imaging techniques in the current commonly used medical procedures. The machine operates with four-separated soft pneumatic actuator and the system can be mounted onto the body through suction plates. Vacuum suction force is introduced on the body surface to attach the soft robotic system onto the intended location. The feasibility of the system was demonstrated through proof-of-concept experiments.

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