Overview of MRI-Compatible Prostate Biopsy Robot (IMAGE)

Worcester Polytechnic Institute

Overview of MRI-Compatible Prostate Biopsy Robot

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This is an overview of the MRI-compatible prostate biopsy robotic system developed by researchers at Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI), Johns Hopkins University, and Brigham and Women's Hospital. From left, the robot in place inside the MRI unit; the foot pedal the physician used to activate the robot; a screen that display's the robot's status, and (black case on floor) the robot control unit.

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Worcester Polytechnic Institute

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