PathFinder image guided robot for neurosurgery
Patrick A. Finlay
(Patrick A. Finlay is based at Armstrong Healthcare Limited, High Wycombe UK.)
Paul Morgan
(Paul Morgan is based at Queens Medical Centre, University of Nottingham, UK.)
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Abstract
This paper discusses the benefits that arise from the use of a robot arm for guiding neurosurgical operations. The design and operation of the PathFinder, safety issues and the accuracies that can be obtained and the use of a robot held camera for system calibration are described.
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Citation
Finlay, P.A. and Morgan, P. (2003), "PathFinder image guided robot for neurosurgery", Industrial Robot, Vol. 30 No. 1, pp. 30-34. https://doi.org/10.1108/01439910310457689
Publisher
:MCB UP Ltd
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