The ANDROMEDA project is developing a new autonomous robotic drilling technology for neurosurgery with the aim of increasing the precision, safety and efficiency of surgical procedures. Today's manual bone drilling techniques, especially in craniotomy, carry a number of challenges and risks, even for the most skilled surgeons. Limitations of human precision, physical fatigue and variability of procedures are additional reasons for the development of autonomous solutions.
This project conducts scientific research at the lowest Technology Readiness Level (TRL1), engineering design and laboratory validation (TRL4), with the aim of proving innovative concepts of robotic kinematic structures and advanced control models. The goal is to develop a system that controls force, duration and precise positioning of instruments during a surgical procedure.
Information
- Project code: NPOO.C3.2.R3-I1.04.0097
- Implementation period: 01.07.2024. - 30.06.2026.
- Total project amount: 1,688,211.86 EUR
- EU co-financing of the project: EUR 1,450,872.27
- Project coordinator: RONNA MEDICAL doo
- Partner: University of Zagreb, Faculty of Mechanical Engineering and Naval Architecture
- Head of the research team at the FSB: assoc. prof. Marko Švaco
Innovation and significance
Autonomous drilling represents a significant step forward in medical robotics. Unlike traditional robotic systems that require human control, this project is developing technology that autonomously performs surgical procedures using:
- artificial intelligence
- machine learning
- computer vision
- sensor systems
- precision control algorithms
This technology will enable the robotic system to interpret and respond in real time without the need for human intervention.
Objectives
Improve surgical precision and safety by automating the drilling process, reducing human error, and increasing procedure consistency
