Development of a soft robot for heart procedures
Official title: DESIGN AND FABRICATION OF A SOFT PARALLEL ROBOT FOR TRANSCATHETER INTERVENTIONS
Funded at Kennesaw State University · NIH-10439264 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is working on a gentle robot that helps doctors perform heart procedures with less invasiveness, making it safer and quicker for patients to recover after treatments like fixing heart rhythms or valves.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R15 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Kennesaw State University NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Kennesaw, United States) |
| Project start | April 1, 2022 |
| Project end | March 31, 2026 |
| Funding year | 2022 |
| Award (this year) | $364,220 |
| NIH project number | 1R15EB032189-01A1 |
| Project ID | NIH-10439264 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research include patients with cardiac conditions such as atrial fibrillation or those requiring mitral valve repair who are seeking less invasive treatment options.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who are not candidates for catheter-based interventions or those with severe comorbidities may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research focuses on creating a soft parallel robot designed for minimally invasive cardiac interventions. By utilizing advanced robotic technology, the project aims to enhance the precision and safety of procedures such as atrial fibrillation ablation and mitral valve repair. The robot will be able to fit inside existing catheters, allowing for less invasive access to the heart, which can significantly reduce recovery times and hospital stays for patients. The approach combines innovative engineering with medical applications to improve patient outcomes.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to safer and more effective heart procedures with shorter recovery times for patients.
How similar studies have gone: Other research has shown promise in the use of robotic systems for minimally invasive surgeries, indicating a potential for success with this novel approach.
Where this research is happening
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Kennesaw State University
Kennesaw, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Amiri Moghadam, Amir Ali — Kennesaw State University
- Study coordinator: Amiri Moghadam, Amir Ali
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About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page.