Participants:
The project aims to develop an Intuitive one hand guided endoscopic tool holder manipulation assistant based on a Stäubli TX2-60L with a native implementation of real-time communication/external commands using an external Beckhoff TwinCAT3 controller via EtherCAT protocol.
Research partner:
BIROMED-Lab, Department of Biomedical Engineering, University of Basel, has experience in developing robotic hardware and control solutions for medical applications using EtherCAT-based technology. Also experience in conducting user-studies to evaluate robot performance.
Implementation partner:
Stäubli Robotics is a leading international player in industrial automation, providing engineering and technical support recognized for their efficiency and reliability. From SCARA, 6 axis industrial robots and cobots to mobile robot systems and Automated Guided Vehicles AGV, the powerful, high-precision solutions of Stäubli help clients from many industries tackle the challenges of Industry 4.0.
