Tsekos Nikolaos V, Khanicheh Azadeh, Christoforou Eftychios, Mavroidis Constantinos
Cardiovascular Imaging Laboratory, Mallinckrodt Institute of Radiology, Washington University, St. Louis, Missouri 63110, USA.
Annu Rev Biomed Eng. 2007;9:351-87. doi: 10.1146/annurev.bioeng.9.121806.160642.
The continuous technological progress of magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), as well as its widespread clinical use as a highly sensitive tool in diagnostics and advanced brain research, has brought a high demand for the development of magnetic resonance (MR)-compatible robotic/mechatronic systems. Revolutionary robots guided by real-time three-dimensional (3-D)-MRI allow reliable and precise minimally invasive interventions with relatively short recovery times. Dedicated robotic interfaces used in conjunction with fMRI allow neuroscientists to investigate the brain mechanisms of manipulation and motor learning, as well as to improve rehabilitation therapies. This paper gives an overview of the motivation, advantages, technical challenges, and existing prototypes for MR-compatible robotic/mechatronic devices.
磁共振成像（MRI）技术的持续进步，以及它作为诊断和高级脑研究中高灵敏度工具的广泛临床应用，引发了对磁共振（MR）兼容的机器人/机电一体化系统开发的高需求。由实时三维（3-D）MRI引导的革命性机器人能够实现可靠且精确的微创干预，恢复时间相对较短。与功能磁共振成像（fMRI）结合使用的专用机器人接口使神经科学家能够研究操作和运动学习的脑机制，以及改进康复治疗。本文概述了MR兼容机器人/机电一体化设备的动机、优势、技术挑战和现有原型。
