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		Medical Robotics and Computer Assisted Surgery (MRCAS) Head: Takeo Kanade and Anthony M. Digioia Contact: Kort Eckman Mailing address: Carnegie Mellon University Robotics Institute 5000 Forbes Avenue Pittsburgh, PA 15213 Location: NSH A403 (412) 268 8407 Associated center(s) / consortia:  Medical Robotics Technology Center (MRTC)

Current Projects [Past Projects]
		3D Image Overlay X-ray vision has always been the dream of surgeons; Image Overlay is the next best thing.
		Hip Navigation System Preoperative and intraoperative planning and execution system for high-precision total hip replacement.
		Hip Range of Motion Preoperative planning system for total hip replacement
		Knee Navigation Systems (KneeNav TKR/ACL) We are developing two CT-based surgical navigation systems for total knee replacement and ACL reconstructive surgery.
		Knee Surgery Simulation Haptic interface for simulated knee surgery and interaction with volumetric data.
		Precision Freehand Sculpting We are developing a handheld tool to accurately cut bone for joint replacement surgery.