The world’s smallest and most accurate 3D-printed biopsy robot was revealed last week.
Date: July 3, 2017
Source: University of Twente
Summary:
The world’s smallest and most accurate 3D-printed biopsy robot has been revealed by developers.The Stormram 4, as the robot is named, is made from 3D-printed plastic and is driven by air pressure. The advantage of plastic is that the robot can be used in an MRI scanner. Carrying out a biopsy (removing a piece of tissue) during a breast cancer scan in an MRI significantly increases accuracy.