Design and Performance of a Neurosurgery Assisting Device

This paper presents a new design solution for a neurosurgery-assisting device (NeurADe) based on a 3-RPS parallel kinematic mechanism. The NeurADe design employs compact linear actuators to accurately insert a cannula into specific areas of the brain. The CAD design and assembly of a prototype are d...

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Main Authors: Karla Nayeli Silva-Garcés, Marco Ceccarelli, Matteo Russo, Christopher René Torres-SanMiguel
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Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2025-05-01
Series:Biomimetics
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2313-7673/10/6/345
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Marco Ceccarelli
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description This paper presents a new design solution for a neurosurgery-assisting device (NeurADe) based on a 3-RPS parallel kinematic mechanism. The NeurADe design employs compact linear actuators to accurately insert a cannula into specific areas of the brain. The CAD design and assembly of a prototype are discussed in this paper. The preliminary NeurADe prototype features 3D printed parts and incorporates mechanical and electrical components, which are designed for ease of use and lightweight functionality. For design validation and operational characterization, sensors measuring current, acceleration, and force data were utilized, and testing results are discussed to prove the feasibility of the proposed design.
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spelling doaj-art-a1be45a9a0ae4093ab690a01abd2b1142025-08-20T02:24:26ZengMDPI AGBiomimetics2313-76732025-05-0110634510.3390/biomimetics10060345Design and Performance of a Neurosurgery Assisting DeviceKarla Nayeli Silva-Garcés0Marco Ceccarelli1Matteo Russo2Christopher René Torres-SanMiguel3Instituto Politécnico Nacional, Escuela Superior de Ingeniería Mecánica y Eléctrica, Sección de Estudios de Posgrado e Investigación, Unidad Zacatenco, Mexico City 00738, MexicoLARM2 Laboratory of Robot Mechatronics, University of Rome Tor Vergata, 00133 Rome, ItalyLARM2 Laboratory of Robot Mechatronics, University of Rome Tor Vergata, 00133 Rome, ItalyInstituto Politécnico Nacional, Escuela Superior de Ingeniería Mecánica y Eléctrica, Sección de Estudios de Posgrado e Investigación, Unidad Zacatenco, Mexico City 00738, MexicoThis paper presents a new design solution for a neurosurgery-assisting device (NeurADe) based on a 3-RPS parallel kinematic mechanism. The NeurADe design employs compact linear actuators to accurately insert a cannula into specific areas of the brain. The CAD design and assembly of a prototype are discussed in this paper. The preliminary NeurADe prototype features 3D printed parts and incorporates mechanical and electrical components, which are designed for ease of use and lightweight functionality. For design validation and operational characterization, sensors measuring current, acceleration, and force data were utilized, and testing results are discussed to prove the feasibility of the proposed design.https://www.mdpi.com/2313-7673/10/6/345neurosurgeryassisting devicesparallel manipulatorsdesignperformance evaluation
spellingShingle Karla Nayeli Silva-Garcés
Marco Ceccarelli
Matteo Russo
Christopher René Torres-SanMiguel
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Biomimetics
neurosurgery
assisting devices
parallel manipulators
design
performance evaluation
title Design and Performance of a Neurosurgery Assisting Device
title_full Design and Performance of a Neurosurgery Assisting Device
title_fullStr Design and Performance of a Neurosurgery Assisting Device
title_full_unstemmed Design and Performance of a Neurosurgery Assisting Device
title_short Design and Performance of a Neurosurgery Assisting Device
title_sort design and performance of a neurosurgery assisting device
topic neurosurgery
assisting devices
parallel manipulators
design
performance evaluation
url https://www.mdpi.com/2313-7673/10/6/345
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