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The emphasis is on the development of robotic systems hardware, software, and methodologies to improve patient health.
NIBIB interests include but are not limited to:
- robots for minimally invasive surgeries
- microgrippers and drills for surgical robots
- robotic nurses for isolated patient care
- soft robotic exoskeletons to replace lost capabilities
- soft elastomeric actuators for assistive robotics
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