Needlescopic Wrist (1 of 2) (VIDEO)

Vanderbilt University

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Vanderbilt engineers have developed a mechanical wrist that is less than 2 mm in diameter: small enough to be used for needlescopic surgery.

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MED Lab, Vanderbilt University

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