Translating In vivo Robotic Locomotion Fundamental to FDA-Cleared Medical Device
Graduate Seminar with Dr. Mark Rentschler
April 1st, 4-5PM, 256 CB
Abstract: There is a need for surgical tools and devices to migrate from manual operation and remote-control, to more automated processes that can provide additional information and insight to the physician without an undue operational burden. This talk will include key aspects for enabling these mobile in vivo devices including studies of tissue mechanics, leveraging adhesion/friction mechanics of micro-structures, and evaluation of autonomous robot devices. The talk will conclude with how the fundamental micro-texturing technology developed was ultimately pivoted to address a major clinical problem in balloon overtube access during flexible endoscopy.
Bio: Dr. Mark Rentschler is a Professor in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at the University of Colorado (CU). He is the founder of the Advanced Medical Technologies Laboratory (AMTL), which focuses medical mechatronics and surgical robotic systems, design and control. Dr. Rentschler holds degrees from the University of Nebraska and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, is a Fellow of the American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), Senior Member of the National Academy of Inventors (NAI), Senior Member the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE), and Member of the Biomedical Engineering Society (BMES).