Instrument Positioning by Means of electroaktive polymers (EAP)
The precise positioning of instruments, as required in microinvasive surgery for example, is a challenging task. Piezo crystals are already used for this purpose. The present technology uses the piezoelectric effect of special polymers, called electroactive polymers (EAP), for instrument positioning.
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