Empirically Comparing Magnetic Needle Steering Models Using Expectation-Maximization

Straight-line needle insertion is a prevalent tool in surgical interventions in the brain, such as Deep Brain Stimulation and Convection-Enhanced Delivery, that treat a range of conditions from Alzheimer’s disease to brain cancer. Using a steerable needle to execute curved trajectories and correct p...

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Main Authors: Richard L. Pratt, Andrew J. Petruska
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2022-04-01
Series:Robotics
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2218-6581/11/2/49