Development of a Robot Burring System for Hip Replacement

Project Member(s): Huang, S., Zhao, L.

Funding or Partner Organisation: PMSW Research Pty Ltd
PMSW Research Pty Ltd

Start year: 2020

Summary: This project aims to study the feasibility of the use of a burring device for cutting into the socket of the hip bone (acetabulum) using a robotic solution. The ultimate goal is to enable a faster and more efficient hip replacement by the surgeon.

FOR Codes: Expanding Knowledge in Engineering, Adaptive Agents and Intelligent Robotics, Intelligent robotics

Acknowledgement of Country

UTS acknowledges the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation, the Boorooberongal people of the Dharug Nation, the Bidiagal people and the Gamaygal people, upon whose ancestral lands our university stands. We would also like to pay respect to the Elders both past and present, acknowledging them as the traditional custodians of knowledge for these lands.