Publication/Creation Date

February 25 2023

Creators/Contributors

Thanh Nho Do (creator)
Mai Thanh Thai (creator)
Nigel Lovell (contributor)
Hoang-Phuong Phan (contributor)
Jelena Rnjak-Kovacina (contributor)
UNSW Medical Robotics Lab (contributor)

Description

"A miniature and flexible soft robotic arm which could be used to 3D print biomaterial directly onto organs inside a person’s body has been developed by engineers at UNSW Sydney. The proof-of-concept device, known as F3DB, features a highly manoeuvrable swivel head that ‘prints’ the bioink, attached to the end of a long and flexible snake-like robotic arm. The research team tested their device, as seen here, inside an artificial colon."

Augments

Treating, Healing

Technology Keywords

Robotics, Robotic Arm, Soft Robotics, 3D Printing, 3D Bioprinting, Biomaterials, Bio Ink

Keywords

Medical, Surgery, Demonstration, Prototypes, Pre-release, Research

Source

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jfUNDTw6HXo