Explore how Professor Pietro Valdastri's vine-like magnetic robots are transforming cancer diagnosis and treatment by navigating the most difficult-to-reach areas of the human body.
Explore how Professor Pietro Valdastri's vine-like magnetic robots are transforming cancer diagnosis and treatment by navigating the most difficult-to-reach areas of the human body.Today, we sit down with Professor Pietro Valdastri from the University of Leeds, a leader in robotics and autonomous systems, to discuss his groundbreaking work on soft, vine-like robots with magnetic steering.
These innovative robots are poised to revolutionize cancer diagnosis and treatment by navigating the deepest parts of the human body, offering a transformative approach to minimally invasive medical procedures and the future of healthcare.Christopher graduated from Cardiff University in 2004 with a Masters Degree in Geology. Since then, he has worked exclusively within the Built Environment, Occupational Health and Safety and Environmental Consultancy industries.
He has authored over 150 papers and secured $24M in research funding from prestigious organizations such as NSF, NIH, and ERC. His notable awards include the NSF CAREER Award and the ERC Consolidator Grant. Prof. Valdastri is a Royal Society Wolfson Research Fellow, IEEE Fellow, and IEEE Robotics and Automation Letters editor.
His work has been featured in top media outlets. He co-founded WinMedical, which was acquired in 2017. He is now advancing robotic colonoscopy with his new company, Atlas Endoscopy.
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