November 8, 2025Open Access

An MRI Actuated and Imaged Concentric Tube Catheter

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Research demonstrates active steering and high-definition imaging in catheter navigation, suggesting improved safety in medical procedures.

Multi-DoF motion and real-time feedback enhance navigation in complex environments, providing crucial insights.
Active steering facilitates high-definition imaging while minimizing radiation exposure for better patient safety.
The proposed design incorporates background field principles for flexible catheter construction within a pre-clinical setup.
This advancement may lead to safer robotic catheterization techniques by reducing risks associated with traditional methods.

Lloyd et al. (2025) studied this question.

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Research demonstrates active steering and high-definition imaging in catheter navigation, suggesting improved safety in medical procedures.