Flexible Surgical Robots and Wearable Devices

Competitive advantage

• World-leading technologies on soft robotics, wearable devices, and flexible surgical systems with multifunctionalities that can be widely applied in various applications
• Expertise in mechanical design, electronics, system modelling, functional materials, and nonlinear control
• Experienced in international patent protections
• Strong collaboration networks in USA, Singapore and Australia

Impact

• Improved the human quality of life with cutting-edge technologies for haptics, entertainment, and healthcare

Successful applications

• World’s first flexible endoscopic robot for gastrointestinal cancer treatment
• Soft magnetic capsule robot for weight management
• World’s first multifunctional soft electromagnetic actuators, soft planar textile muscles, and microtubule sensors for haptics and robotic applications

Capabilities and facilities

• Full-scale experimental equipment for real-time control and characterisation of robotics and mechanical systems

Our partners

• Prince of Wales Hospital