By Mike Gust
CCEFP
The Center for Compact and Efficient Fluid Power (CCEFP) is not only pursuing research to improve existing fluid power applications, it is also exploring applications entirely new to the world as well. One excellent example of such research is Vanderbilt University’s MRI-compatible, steerable-needle medical robotic device that is pneumatically powered. This research was recently featured in their university newsletter. To learn more click on the following link: https://news.vanderbilt.edu/2014/10/brain-surgery-through-the-cheek/
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