Nillan Nimal — accepted AI-conference papers

2025

A Da Vinci Open Spina Bifida Suturing Simulator with Continuum Tools for Surgeon Skills Training

Nillan Nimal, Arion Law, Connor Lee, Radian Gondokaryono, James M. Drake, Tim Van Mieghem +2

IROS 2025

Open Spina Bifida (OSB) is a congenital neural tube defect that affects approximately 1 in 1000 births worldwide. Robotic in-utero OSB repair provides a minimally invasive alternative to open-surgery, which places significant strain on both baby and mother. Recent advancements in da Vinci miniature

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2024

2mm Diameter Continuum Robot Tools for Suturing in Open Spina Bifida Repair

Arion Law, Nillan Nimal, Paul H. Kang, Radian Gondokaryono, James Drake, Tim Van Mieghem +1

IROS 2024poster

Open Spina Bifida (OSB) is a congenital neural tube defect where a major component of the procedure to repair the defect involves the closure of a lesion wound through suturing. For a minimally invasive approach, tools entering the uterus to access the fetus should be as thin as possible to minimize…

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