We combine robotics, sensor technology, artificial intelligence, control engineering, and medical expertise to create safe, patient centred, and user-friendly solutions that can improve diagnostic quality, standardize clinical procedures, and increase access to specialist healthcare services.
Our research spans from fundamental methods for robot control and human-robot interaction to the development and validation of clinical demonstrators. A key focus area is robot-assisted ultrasound, where we develop solutions that combine autonomous robotic manipulators with advanced image processing and artificial intelligence. The goal is to make ultrasound examinations more robust, reproducible, and accessible regardless of geographical location.
We have developed technologies for robotic and AI-assisted ultrasound assessment of renal blood flow, robot-assisted examination of the thyroid gland and assessment of abdominal aorta aneurysm, and methods that enable robots to locate, track, and interact with moving anatomical structures in real time. These applications require advanced integration of sensing, robotics, real-time estimation, motion prediction, and medical imaging technologies.
Our Areas of Expertise
- Robot-assisted ultrasound and medical imaging
- AI for image analysis and clinical decision support
- Robotic interaction with the human body
- Real-time robot control and manipulation
- Tracking and prediction of moving anatomical structures
- Sensor fusion and medical instrumentation
- Human-robot interaction and user-centred design
- Clinical validation and testing of medical technologies
- Standardization and automation of diagnostic procedures
- Remote examinations and decentralized healthcare services
How We Can Help
We collaborate with hospitals, medical technology companies, industrial partners, and public organizations on research, technology development, prototyping, testing, and innovation in medical robotics. We support the entire innovation process, from concept development and feasibility studies to demonstration and clinical evaluation of new solutions.