Queen Mary PhD student Haipeng Liang has been awarded the Best Poster Award at the 16th Hamlyn Symposium on Medical Robotics, held on 25th-28th June. The award-winning poster, titled "A Pneumatic-Driven Robot for MR-Guided Prostate Therapy," showcases innovative research and significant advancements in the field of medical robotics.

The symposium, themed “AI Driven Health: Transforming Care,” is a prestigious conference that facilitates networking and the exchange of cutting-edge advancements in medical robotics among a thriving global community of international surgeons and engineers. This esteemed gathering attracts over 500 world-leading scientists, engineers, and clinical practitioners spanning a diverse spectrum of disciplines associated with medical robotics and surgery.

In addition to Haipeng Liang’s award-winning poster, Queen Mary had a robust presence at the symposium with two noteworthy oral presentations. The first presentation, "Needle Tracking with Single Smartphone Magnetometer and Compliant Mechanism Needle Holder," was a collaborative effort by Hongguang Li, Haipeng Liang, Sheng Xu, Bradford Wood, and Zion Tse. The second presentation, "Design of Stacked PVC Gel Actuators-based Active Absorber for Finger Tremor Suppression," was presented by the team of Chen Liu and Dr Ketao Zhang.

Moreover, Professor Kaspar Althoefer, from Queen Mary, co-organised the workshop "From Virtual Palpation to Clinical Integration: Exploring the Role of Touch in Medicine and Surgery." During the workshop, Prof Althoefer delivered an engaging and inspiring talk on the topic, highlighting the significance and future potential of integrating tactile feedback into medical and surgical applications.

"We are immensely proud of Haipeng Liang’s achievement and the strong representation by our researchers at this year’s Hamlyn Symposium. Their contributions highlight Queen Mary’s commitment to pioneering research and innovation in medical robotics," said Professor Zion Tse, Director of the Centre for Bioengineering in the School of Engineering and Materials Science at Queen Mary.

The Hamlyn Symposium on Medical Robotics fosters collaboration and knowledge-sharing among experts in the field, driving forward the development and application of robotic technology in medical care. Queen Mary remains dedicated to advancing research and fostering an environment of innovation and excellence in medical robotics.