A Robotic Platform for Neurointervention

Abstract

Neurointerventional procedures involve a guidewire and a system of catheters that are maneuvered through the circulatory system into the brain. Due to the procedure's precise nature, X-rays enable practitioners to see the catheter inside the patient, leaving them vulnerable to excess radiation even with protective lead clothing. This paper explores the development of a proof-of-concept prototype for remotely controlling modularized telescoping catheters ensuring rotational and linear accuracy and compatibility with various catheter sizes. Several prototypes were developed, systematically refining the model through testing and further literature research. While improved manufacturing techniques and electronics would be required to get the necessary precision, the final iteration showed that this concept for telescoping catheter control is viable. Recommendations for future work are discussed, and this project serves as a strong starting point for future endeavors that will lead to improvements in the field of robotic neurointervention