Abstract
Three kinds of active catheters whose outside diameters are less than 2 mm were fabricated. One uses polymer links, the other two are linkless active catheters using adhesive. Distributed shape memory alloy (SMA) coil were used as actuators for the active motion. There are endoskeletal type and exoskeletal type in the linkless active catheters. We have applied the endoskeletal type active catheter to intraureteral ultrasonography used in a kidney. Concept of an advanced multifunction active catheter is mentioned.
| Original language | English |
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| Pages | 419-424 |
| Number of pages | 6 |
| Publication status | Published - 1998 Jan 1 |
| Event | Proceedings of the 1998 IEEE 11th Annual International Workshop on Micro Electro Mechanical Systems - Heidelberg, Ger Duration: 1998 Jan 25 → 1998 Jan 29 |
Other
| Other | Proceedings of the 1998 IEEE 11th Annual International Workshop on Micro Electro Mechanical Systems |
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| City | Heidelberg, Ger |
| Period | 98/1/25 → 98/1/29 |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Control and Systems Engineering
- Electrical and Electronic Engineering
- Mechanical Engineering