Kirigami-based disposable laparoscopic instruments under direct surgeon control

Carl A. Nelson

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Abstract

In this paper, we present a method for fabricating inexpensive, disposable, articulated instruments for minimally invasive surgery based on Japanese paper arts. Building on the literature covering the kinematics of origami, we introduce an articulated instrument design with antagonistic tendon actuation. A general method for achieving a fixed motion scaling ratio in these types of systems is also presented. Kinematic simulations and prototyping demonstrate feasibility of this concept.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Title of host publicationProceedings of the 2021 Design of Medical Devices Conference, DMD 2021
PublisherAmerican Society of Mechanical Engineers
ISBN (Electronic)9780791884812
DOIs
StatePublished - 2021
Event2021 Design of Medical Devices Conference, DMD 2021 - Virtual, Online
Duration: Apr 12 2021Apr 15 2021

Publication series

NameProceedings of the 2021 Design of Medical Devices Conference, DMD 2021

Conference

Conference2021 Design of Medical Devices Conference, DMD 2021
CityVirtual, Online
Period4/12/214/15/21

Keywords

  • Disposable instruments
  • Kirigami
  • Laparoscopic instruments
  • Matched kinematic input device
  • Origami

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Biomedical Engineering

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