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The Centre for Artificial Intelligence and Robotics (CAIR) - has developed a robotics system for brain surgery that will rely on AI for minimally invasive neurosurgery.
Called MicroNeuro, the system integrates technologies such as flexible endoscopy, precision control, and AI.
To address challenges by the fragile brain tissue, small space, and difficulty in surgical manipulation.
Can perform deep-seated intracranial surgeries, like ventricle surgeries, decompression for trigeminal neuralgia & cerebral hemorrhage.
“Brain surgery is a type of surgery that needs technology the most because it’s a very dangerous procedure,” said Liu Hongbin, the center’s executive director.
Breaking the limits of human hand-eye coordination, MicroNeuro reaches the targeted location using a flexible endoscope in the least invasive manner.
Liu added that CAIR’s robotic system reduces brain tissue damage by at least 50%.
Now developing an AI-enabled, fully sensorized, minimally invasive surgical flexible robot for neurosurgery.
The goal would be to standardize treatments worldwide and let high-quality medical services benefit more patients.
