Project objectives and results
The goal of the project was to conduct research and development of a pre-commercial prototype of a robotic station for use in neurosurgery. The project was successfully completed, and the required precision, functionality and reliability were achieved and proven through preclinical examinations. Innovative contributions of the project are:
- development of new control models for interactive operation of robots in the operating room
- development of robotic neuronavigation system (for precise patient localization)
- design of specific instruments for robotic application in neurosurgery
- research about new procedures in neurosurgical practice based on the robot applications
RONNA is an exceptional technological interdisciplinary project based on the highest achievements of modern science and technology. Compared to other neurosurgical robotic projects, RONNA is generally different in that it uses two standard robotic arms that collaborate with each other (most existing neurosurgical robots, which are still in experimental application, rely on their own specific and expensive robotic solutions mainly based on conventional control principles). RONNA is special because it uses advanced intelligent control methods and achieves simple and intuitive communication with the surgeon. That's why a surgeon doesn't need to know much about robotics or worry about technical details. Communication with the robot is done through visual or physical interaction, or wirelessly. For example, when modifying instruments on a robot, it is enough to easilly press the robot's hand to let the robot know that an alteration is to be made and it will automatically release the instrument and accept the new one in the same way. Any unwanted collision with the environment will stop the robot without consequences.
Kratke činjenice
Lokacija: Zagreb
Vrijeme trajanja: 1.4.20011. – 31.12.2013.
Program: TEST
Iznos projekta (HRK): 3.000.000,00
Iznos koji je dala donatorska organizacija (HRK): 3.000.000,00
Voditelj projekta: prof. dr. sc. Bojan Jerbić
Vodeći partner: Fakultet strojarstva i brodogradnje
Izvor financiranja: Hrvatski institut za tehnologiju
The project was co-financed by the European Union from the European Regional Development Fund
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