Autonomous Robotics for Transcatheter Cardiac Procedures
Autonomous Robotics for Transcatheter Cardiac Procedures
Cardiovascular diseases represent the most common cause of death worldwide. Percutaneous
 approaches with intravascular catheters are pivotal, since they allow to treat patients with
 high perioperative risks. However, catheter-based treatments require steep learning curves
 and are characterized by poor ergonomics and exposure to damaging radiation. ARTERY will
 offer a radiation-free approach based on shared-autonomy robotic catheters, with increased
 user engagement and easy interaction. Intraprocedural three-dimensional echocardiography as
 well as computed tomography images obtained during usual clinical practice will provide
 artificial intelligence algorithms that will turn catheter navigation to a simple task.
 Optical and electromagnetic sensing techniques will ensure a superior view upon the
 cardiovascular anatomy and will guide the autonomous catheter upon the interventionist
 supervision, who will be able to take over control at any instant.
Inclusion Criteria:

 -  adult patients

 -  patients admitted to hospital undergoing percutaneous cardiac procedure

 -  patients able to give informed consent

 Exclusion Criteria:

 -  age <18 years

 -  refuse to give informed consent