MRI

Multi-Stage Robotic System for Enhanced Precision in MRI-Guided Stereotactic Neurosurgical Procedures A groundbreaking study from Zhuoliang He and colleagues at Johns Hopkins University represents a pivotal step forward in integrating robotics with intra-operative magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) to significantly enhance precision in stereotactic neurosurgical procedures. Published on December 10, 2023, this research introduces a novel robotic system that ingeniously combines manual dexterity with automatic fine-tuning, facilitated by soft robotics, to accurately position instruments such as biopsy needles and electrodes during brain surgeries.