A new system for catheter steering is presented that allows large deflections through the use of an integrated array of steering coils. Additionally, two imaging techniques for tracking the catheter tip and visualization of surrounding areas, without interference from the active catheter, were shown. Together the demonstrated steerable catheter, control system and the imaging techniques will ultimately contribute to the development of a steerable system for interventional MRI procedures.
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