Description:
This project explores an alternative clot retrieval approach where a magnetically controlled robot is attached to a thin wire, providing mechanical stability while maintaining flexibility. Key aspects include:
- Investigating how the attached wire influences the robot’s maneuverability and retrieval efficiency.
- Designing and testing different wire-robot configurations to optimize force transmission and clot engagement.
- Evaluating how the hybrid approach (magnetic actuation + tether) compares to fully untethered designs in terms of retrieval success and safety.
- Conducting in vitro experiments in artificial vascular models to validate findings.
Objective:
Develop and evaluate a wire-attached magnetic robot for clot retrieval, combining the benefits of magnetic actuation with tethered control for enhanced stability and retrieval efficiency.
