Strong magnetic actuation system with enhanced field articulation through stacks of individually addressed coils.

ABSTRACT: Miniaturization of medical tools promises to revolutionize surgery by reducing tissue trauma and accelerating recovery. Magnetic untethered devices, with their ability to access hard-to-reach areas without physical connections, emerge as potential candidates for such miniaturization. Despite the benefits, these miniature devices face challenges regarding force and torque outputs, restricting their ability to perform tasks requiring mechanical interactions such as tissue penetration and manipulation. To overcome magnetic actuation system-based force and torque limitations, this study proposes Variable Outer Radius Individually Addressable Coil Stacks (VORIACS), a novel magnetic actuation system optimized for high force output generation to magnetic devices within its workspace. The VORIACS

SUBMITTER: Erin O 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11452550 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature