Dinner symposium: Robots in hospital
19 maart 2024
18:00 uur
- 21:00 uur
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The field of surgical robotics is rapidly evolving. Think of snake-like robots which can enter the body and have amazing dexterity and steerabilty. Imagine how tiny magnetically-controlled robots can diagnose and treat diseases from the inside of the body. We are not far away from swallowing our surgeons!
Prof dr ir Sarthak Misra is leader of the Surgical Robotics Laboratory (UT) and develops techniques to reach challenging locations within the body.
Dr Herman Roelink is a urologist at ZGT-hospital and operates on patients using robotic arms.
Prof dr Maroeska Rovers, scientific director of the TechMed Centre and professor Medical Technology and Innovation (Radboud UMC), reflects on the future of robotics in hospitals.
The lectures will start at 19.30h, there is an opportunity to participate in a buffet from 18.00h. The costs are € 10,00 for students and € 12,50 for others. You can register via the KIVI website.
Participation in the lectures is free, you do not need to register for this.
This event is organized in cooperation with Studium Generale.