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Nicholas Patronik
Visiting Postdoctoral Fellow

No longer a member of RI.

Email address: patronik@cmu.edu

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Research interests

My research involves the development and analysis of robotic systems for use in minimally invasive intervention. Minimally invasive instrumentation and techniques have decreased the morbidity associated with surgery, primarily through the use of endoscopic and catheter-based therapies. These techniques, however, reduce the workspace and dexterity of the surgeon during the procedure. Robotic instrumentation has the ability to augment the capabilities of the surgeon under these restricted conditions. To this end, I have designed and tested a miniature mobile robot (HeartLander) to enhance the precision and stability of interaction with the surface of the beating heart in a less invasive manner. This device adheres to the surface of the beating heart, autonomously navigates to the specified operative site, and administers the therapy under the control of the physician.

Research interest keywords

control, design, haptics, mechatronics, medical applications, and medical robotics

Past Labs & Groups

Medical Instrumentation Lab - We are developing intelligent tools for microsurgery and minimally invasive surgery.
 

Past Projects

HeartLander - A miniature mobile robot for minimally invasive therapy on the beating heart through a single percutaneous incision.
 

Publications

Note: This list may not be comprehensive. It contains only those publications in the RI publications database. Entries are listed in reverse chronological order.

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