Development of a Low-Cost Autonomous Device for Colorectal Cancer Screening and Treatment
Position Details (PhD Program)
For this Development of a Low-Cost Autonomous Device for Colorectal Cancer Screening and Treatment project at University of Dundee, we are seeking a proactive and passionate individual with a keen interest in scientific research in the field of medical devices.
The focus of this this Development of a Low-Cost Autonomous Device for Colorectal Cancer Screening and Treatment Development of a Low-Cost Autonomous Device for Colorectal Cancer Screening and Treatment project at University of Dundee University of Dundee is the development of a low-cost device for the screening and treatment of colorectal cancer, which is currently the third most common cause of death worldwide. Our aim is to revolutionize the screening process by creating an autonomous device capable of conducting a comprehensive inspection of the large bowel and performing surgical tasks.
Student focus
To achieve this ambitious objective, the student will primarily concentrate on developing control strategies, including visual servoing, to improve the stability and precision of the device.
This project will take place at the University of Dundee, within a collaborative and multidisciplinary environment involving
- the School of Medicine
- the School of Science and Engineering,
- the Centre for Medical Engineering and Technology (CMET)