Magnetic Micro-Robots Could Transform Brain Surgery
The Conversation (UK) - 26-Mar-2025Tiny tools from Toronto offer a new way to perform brain surgery without opening the skull
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Associate Professor of Mechanical Engineering at University of Toronto
Eric Diller is an Associate Professor of Mechanical Engineering at the University of Toronto and a leading expert in micro-robotics. He heads the Microrobotics Laboratory, where his research focuses on developing tiny, magnetically controlled robots for applications in medicine and manufacturing. Diller is internationally recognised for his work on using magnetic fields to remotely control microscale devices, including tools for minimally invasive surgery. His innovative approach blends robotics, materials science, and biomedical engineering to push the boundaries of precision healthcare technology.
Visit website: https://www.mie.utoronto.ca/faculty_staff/diller/
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Tiny tools from Toronto offer a new way to perform brain surgery without opening the skull