Theses / Reports

2024

  • C Verde, “Design, planning and control of an untethered magnetic microrobot for the autonomous sorting of passive beads in 3D space”, Master’s degree in Automation and Robotics Engineering, Department of Electrical Engineering and Information Technology, University of Naples Federico II, The Netherlands, March 2024.

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  • S Visconti, “Exploiting untethered magnetic microrobots for freeform 3D fluidic printing in the controlled vascularization”, Master’s degree in Biomedical Engineering, Department of Electrical Engineering and Information Technology, University of Naples Federico II, The Netherlands, March 2024.

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  • C Li, “Advancements in navigation of untethered small-scale helical devices”, Doctoral degree (Biomaterials and Biomedical Technology), Faculty of Medical SciencesUniversity Medical Center Groningen, Netherlands, March 2024.

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  • P A Meijering, “Multi-responsive multisegment shape memory polymer structure: A proof of concept’‘, Bachelor’s degree in Biomedical Technology, Faculty of Science and TechnologyUniversity of Twente, The Netherlands, March 2024.

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  • Y W A Kuiper, “Design of a magnetically actuated radial adaptation mechanism for a surface crawling capsule robot”, Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering Technology, University of Twente, The Netherlands, February 2024.

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  • W Koetsier, “Experimental evaluation of magnetic actuation of a 3D shaper memory origami structure”, Bachelor’s degree in Advanced Technology, Faculty of Science and Technology, University of Twente, The Netherlands, January 2024.

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2023

  • D Dannana, “Magnetic actuation of a growing colonoscope based on LMPA”, Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering Technology, University of Twente, The Netherlands, November 2023.  

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  • R Dongu, “Enhancing torque and force in magnetic soft manipulators for improved performance of flexible surgical tools: A comparative analysis”, Master’s degree in Biomedical Engineering (Department of Information Engineering), Università degli Studi di Padova, October 2023. (visiting student)  

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  • F Derks, “Influence of dynamic flow field on untethered robots controlled by a magnetic field”, Bachelor’s degree in Biomedical Technology, Faculty of Science and Technology, University of Twente, The Netherlands, October 2023.  

     

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  • K S Belshof, “A motion planning implementation and simulation for the Flux One”, Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering Technology, University of Twente, The Netherlands, September 2023.

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  • R van de Weerd, “Development and comparison of open- and closed-loop control of untethered microrobots in a tuneable magnetic trap”, Bachelor’s degree in Biomedical Technology, Faculty of Science and Technology, University of Twente, The Netherlands, September 2023

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  • I A A Ekkelkamp, “Bounded propulsion of helical device with near zero angle of attack”, Bachelor’s degree in Biomedical Technology, Faculty of Science and Technology, University of Twente, The Netherlands, September 2023.

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  • E Carcasset, ”Evaluation of the cross-talks in magnetic actuation systems of multiple coils”, Bachelor’s degree (Internship Report), Department of Electronique et systèmes robotisés, Ecole polytechnique de l’Université Paris-Saclay, France, August 2023.

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  • L Bosscher Navarro, ”Thermo & Magnetic responsive hydrogels as complex folding structures”, Master’s degree in Biomedical Engineering, Faculty of Medical Sciences, University Medical Center Groningen and University of Groningen, Netherlands, July 2023.  

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  • C Hamersma, ”Improvement of ultrasound imaging for real-time detection of changes in 3D orientation and deformation of small-scale soft robots”, Master’s degree in Biomedical Engineering, Faculty of Science and Engineering, University of Groningen, Netherlands, July 2023.    

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  • J S van der Veen, “Design of a magnetic soft robot capable of omni-directional motion”, Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering Technology, University of Twente, The Netherlands, July 2023.  

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  • J F Hendrickx, ”Development of a multifunctional nasogastric tube for gastrointestinal interventions”, Master’s degree in Biomedical Engineering, Faculty of Science and Technology, University of Twente, Netherlands, July 2023.  

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  • R Braks, “Motion control of IRONSPERM clusters in a vascular model”, Bachelor’s degree in Biomedical Technology, Faculty of Science and Technology, University of Twente, The Netherlands, July 2023.  

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  • A Vasi, ”Shape-morphing assembly and coordinated locomotion of magnetic soft robots for enhanced performance in navigating large cavities”, Master’s degree in Biomedical Engineering (Internship Report), Faculty of Science and Engineering, University of Groningen, Netherlands, July 2023.  

     

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  • M Bloxs, “A trade study of bio hybrid microrobots: Comparing actuation and localization of IRONSPERM”, Bachelor’s degree in Biomedical Technology, Faculty of Science and Technology, University of Twente, The Netherlands, July 2023.

     

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  • E van Renselaar, ”Scaling rules for microrobots with full energetic autonomy”, Master’s degree in Biomedical Engineering, Faculty of Science and Technology, University of Twente, Netherlands, June 2023.

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  • E S Sombroek, “Establishing a TCP connection between a graphical user interface and controller of a robot”, Bachelor’s degree in Biomedical Technology, Faculty of Science and Technology, University of Twente, The Netherlands, May 2023.  

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  • D Ariëns, “Self-assembled magnetic carpets for cargo-transport of millimetric planar objects”, Master’s degree in Biomedical Engineering, Faculty of Science and Technology, University of Twente, Netherlands, May 2023.    

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  • M Visschers, ”Magnetically actuated guide wire prototypes – The flexible backbone of the AMILA project”, Master’s degree in Technical Medicine (Internship Report), Faculty of Science and Technology, University of Twente, Netherlands, May 2023.

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  • V Dao, ”Joint limit avoidanceetic guidewire design for robot assisted positioning during complex FEVAR procedures”, Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering (Internship Report), Faculty of Engineering Technology, University of Twente, Netherlands, February 2023.  

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  • T L Thomas, “Bending the rules: Magnetically-actuated surgical continuum manipulators”, Doctoral degree (Biomechanical Engineering), Faculty of Engineering Technology, University of Twente, The Netherlands, April 2023.

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  • W Maathuis, ”Magnetic guidewire design for robot assisted positioning during complex FEVAR procedures”, Master’s degree in Technical Medicine (Internship Report), Faculty of Science and Technology, University of Twente, Netherlands, February 2023.  

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  • A Ronduite, “Simulating and testing of the movement of a millirobot influenced by a static magnetic field”, Bachelor’s degree in Biomedical Technology, Faculty of Science and Technology, University of Twente, The Netherlands, February 2023.

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  • K Karytsas, “End-effector precise hand-guiding for a medical robot during fEVAR interventions”, Master’s degree in Systems and Control (Internship Report), Faculty of Electrical Engineering, Mathematics, and Computer Science, University of Twente, The Netherlands, February 2023.

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  • N Lubbers, ”Preoperative plan for a fenestrated endovascular aneurysm repair (FEVAR) procedure with the assistance of the Flux One system for the treatment of an abdominal aortic aneurysm”, Master’s degree in Technical Medicine (Internship Report), Faculty of Science and Technology, University of Twente, Netherlands, February 2023.

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  • J L A Bos, “Design, fabrication and testing of an LMPA-based magnetically actuated growing robot”, Master’s degree in Biomedical Engineering, Faculty of Science and Technology, University of Twente, Netherlands, February 2023.  

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2022

  • B D G da Silvia, “Combining a pre-operative robotic framework with a selection of control strategies to ensure an intuitive and streamlined clinical workflow”, Master’s degree in Electrical and Computer Engineering, Instituto Superior Técnico (University of Lisbon), Portugal, December 2022.  

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  • M Lam, “Individual workstation design for the FLUX ONE system”, Master’s degree in Biomedical Engineering and Industrial Design Engineering, Faculty of Science and Technology and Faculty of Engineering Technology, University of Twente, Netherlands, December 2022.

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  • Q van der Helm, “Development of a shape memory polymer-based zigzag structure by magnetic actuation”, Bachelor’s degree in Biomedical Technology, Faculty of Science and Technology, University of Twente, The Netherlands, November 2022.

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  • C Ostendarp, “Magnetically assisted self-assembly of sperm cell microrobot swarms”, Bachelor’s degree in Biomedical Technology, Faculty of Science and Technology, University of Twente, The Netherlands, November 2022.  

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  • M Kaya, “Multicolor fluorescence microscopy for tracking magnetic micro-agents”, Doctoral degree (Biomechanical Engineering), Faculty of Engineering Technology, University of Twente, The Netherlands, October 2022.

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  • J Bos, “Heating solution for a variable stiffness surgical manipulator”, Bachelor’s degree in Biomedical Technology, Faculty of Science and Technology, University of Twente, The Netherlands, October 2022.  

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  • T L Zwijnenberg, “Analysis of IRONSperm using multi-flagellated propulsion”, Bachelor’s degree in Biomedical Technology, Faculty of Science and Technology, University of Twente, The Netherlands, September 2022.  

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  • B Romain , “Electrical impedance tomography (EIT) for magneto-acoustic interventions”, Bachelor’s degree (Internship), Department of Sciences and Technologies for Health, University of Strasbourg/Télécom Physique Strasbourg, France, August 2022.

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  • J Cumming, “Magnetic actuation and localization of sperm based micro-robots”, Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering Technology, University of Twente, The Netherlands, August 2022.    

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  • G Geurtsen, “Design of a variable stiffness manipulator using smart materials”, Bachelor’s degree in Advanced Technology, Faculty of Science and Technology, University of Twente, The Netherlands, August 2022.  

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  • V Khanapuri, “Simulation of Cosserat model theory on continuum robots”, Master’s degree in Biomedical Engineering (Capita Selecta Project), Faculty of Science and Technology, University of Twente, Netherlands, August 2022.  

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  • B Belakhal, “Development of a magnetic guidewire for the treatment of abdominal aortic aneurysms”, Bachelor’s degree (Internship), Department of Product Development and Mechanical Engineering Design, Hamburg University of Technology, France, June 2022.  

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  • M J Wijntjes, “Robotic needle steering for prostate brachytherapy in a MR environment”, Master’s degree in Biomedical Engineering, Faculty of Science and Technology, University of Twente, The Netherlands, July 2022.  

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  • E Morsink, “Magnetic actuation of shape memory polymer-based origami structures”, Bachelor’s degree in Biomedical Technology, Faculty of Science and Technology, University of Twente, The Netherlands, July 2022.  

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  • V Leeman, “Actuation of IRONSperm with a rotating magnetic filed”, Bachelor’s degree in Biomedical Technology, Faculty of Science and Technology, University of Twente, The Netherlands, July 2022.  

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  • L -J W Ligtenberg, “Investigating input-output stability of a magnetically actuated helical robot”, Bachelor’s degree in Biomedical Technology, Faculty of Science and Technology, University of Twente, The Netherlands, July 2022.  

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  • N Bannink, “Promoting shape recovery of a polyurethane based shape memory polymer by inductively heating PrFeB powder”, Bachelor’s degree in Biomedical Engineering, Faculty of Medical Sciences, University Medical Center Groningen, Netherlands, July 2022.  

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  • S V Cox, “Optimization of origami structures for magnetic actuation in minimally invasive surgery”, Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Faculty of Science, Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, and Faculty of Engineering Technology, University of Twente, The Netherlands, July 2022.  

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  • R Avaneesh, “Actuation, control, and localization of untethered magnetic robots”, Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Faculty of Electrical Engineering, Mathematics, and Computer Science, University of Twente, The Netherlands, June 2022.  

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  • I Hlukhau, “Multiphoton microscopy for in-tissue imaging of micro-robots”, Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Faculty of Electrical Engineering, Mathematics, and Computer Science, University of Twente, The Netherlands, April 2022.  

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  • A J A de Oliveira, “Ultrasound tracking and closed-loop control of magnetically-actuated biomimetic soft robot”, Master’s degree in Biomedical Engineering, University of Coimbra, Portugal, March 2022.  

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  • M M Wilderink and V G H Bulder,, “Damage due to pulsed femto-second laser technology on tissues in a multiphoton tomography setup”, Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering (Pre-master’s project), Faculty of Engineering Technology, University of Twente, The Netherlands, February 2022.    

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  • K I N A Middelboek, “Drug-loaded ironsperm clusters: modeling, actuation, and ultrasound imaging”, Master’s degree in Biomedical Engineering, Faculty of Science and Technology, University of Twente, The Netherlands, February 2022.  

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  • G de Vente, “Clinical feasibility of a shape-memory polymer aimed at targeted drug delivery”, Bachelor’s degree in Biomedical Technology, Faculty of Science and Technology, University of Twente, The Netherlands, January 2022.

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2021

  • S Mohanty, “Design, fabrication, and actuation of magneto-acoustic microrobots”, Doctoral degree (Biomechanical Engineering), Faculty of Engineering Technology, University of Twente, The Netherlands, December 2021.

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  • F A van der Kaaij, ”Computer vision for navigation in robot-assisted rectal resection”, Master’s degree in Technical Medicine (Internship Report), Faculty of Science and Technology, University of Twente, Netherlands, December 2021.

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  • M C P Kortman, ”The clinical feasibility of the ARMM system – Towards clinical trail, what should we keep in mind?”, Master’s degree in Technical Medicine (Internship Report), Faculty of Science and Technology, University of Twente, Netherlands, August 2021.

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  • G M van Vliet, “Design of a compliant magnetic capsule robot for untethered cardiovascular surgical tools”, Master’s degree in Biomedical Engineering, Faculty of Science and Technology, University of Twente, The Netherlands, November 2021.

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  • O Derkman, “Magnetically actuated tool for polypectomy: Exploring magnetism for surgical tasks”, Master’s degree in Biomedical Engineering, Faculty of Science and Technology, University of Twente, The Netherlands, October 2021.  

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  • T Posthumus, “Modelling and control of a swarm of soft microrobots”, Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering Technology, University of Twente, Netherlands, September 2021.  

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  • N Adams, “Control of a tetherless miniature magnetic robot using static magnetic fields”, Bachelor’s degree in Advanced Technology, Faculty of Science and Technology, University of Twente, The Netherlands, September 2021.  

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  • D ten Berge, “Design of magnetically-actuated soft robots on mucous terrain”, Bachelor’s degree in Biomedical Technology, Faculty of Science and Technology, University of Twente, The Netherlands, August 2021.  

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  • A Shahade, “Reinvolver guidewire: Hystersis”, Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering (Internship Report), Faculty of Engineering Technology, University of Twente, Netherlands, August 2021.

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  • R Godeschalk, ”Control of a 2DOF steerable guidewire”, Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering (Internship Report), Faculty of Engineering Technology, University of Twente, Netherlands, August 2021.  

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  • Y J P Le Gars, “Influence of bovine spermataozoa bundling on flagellar wave propagation”, Bachelor’s degree in Advanced Technology, Faculty of Science and Technology, University of Twente, The Netherlands, August 2021.    

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  • L S Wijnant, “The design of an origami based polypectomy tool in a surgical capsule for use in the small bowel ”, Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering Technology, University of Twente, Netherlands, August 2021.  

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  • R ten Brink, ”Automatic segmentation using the DoubleU-net and 3D visualisation of non-rigid Da Vinci surgical instruments ”, Master’s degree in Technical Medicine (Internship Report), Faculty of Science and Technology, University of Twente, Netherlands, August 2021.

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  • A Ooms, ”Optimal positioning of robot arms inside the abdominal cavity in pediatric surgery”, Master’s degree in Technical Medicine (Internship Report), Faculty of Science and Technology, University of Twente, Netherlands, August 2021.

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  • M M Oliveira, “Programmable magnetic needles as a system for microrobotic actuation in soft tissue”, Master’s degree in Biomedical Engineering (Internship), University of Porto, Portugal, August 2021.  

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  • S Staps, “Design of a magnetic soft robot with grasping legs”, Bachelor’s degree in Advanced Technology, Faculty of Science and Technology, University of Twente, The Netherlands, July 2021.  

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  • A Riccardi, “Suboptimal control of mobile electromagnet for advanced actuation of soft robots”, Master’s degree in Control Engineering, Faculty of Information Engineering, Informatics, and Statistics, Sapienza University of Rome, Italy, July 2021.

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  • A Riccardi, “Suboptimal control of mobile electromagnet for advanced actuation of soft robots”, Master’s degree in Control Engineering (Faculty of Information Engineering, Informatics, and Statistics), Università di Roma La Sapienza, July 2021. (visiting student)

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  • J Pruijm, “Design of a variable stiffness surgical manipulator using smart materials”, Master’s degree in Biomedical Engineering (Internship), Faculty of Medical Sciences, University Medical Center Groningen, Netherlands, July 2021.

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  • N T D Sproates, “Origami-based design of flexible surgical capsules”, Bachelor’s degree in Biomedical Technology, Faculty of Science and Technology, University of Twente, The Netherlands, July 2021.  

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  • R Venezian, “Control of untethered helical robots at the interface between newtonian and viscoelastic mediums”, Master’s degree in Biomedical Engineering, Faculty of Science and Technology, University of Twente, The Netherlands, July 2021.  

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  • W Tjepkema, “Design of a surgical manipulator using smart materials”, Bachelor’s degree in Biomedical Technology, Faculty of Science and Technology, University of Twente, The Netherlands, July 2021.

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  • W Zafira, “Design of an indirect liquid cooling system for the ARMM electromagnetic coil”, Bachelor’s degree in Biomedical Engineering, Faculty of Medical Sciences, University Medical Center Groningen, Netherlands, July 2021.  

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  • A Hermann, “Dynamic modelling of a magnetic soft robot”, Bachelor’s degree in Biomedical Engineering, Faculty of Medical Sciences, University Medical Center Groningen, Netherlands, July 2021.

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  • N C A Rabou, “Design and control of a tri-axial miniature robot”, Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering Technology, University of Twente, Netherlands, June 2021.

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  • M W Hoppenreijs, “The stability of collinear bundles and the influence of a time-periodic load on the forward propulsion of spermatozoa”, Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering Technology, University of Twente, Netherlands, June 2021.

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  • J. Leeftink, “Influence of multiple flexible flagella on the flagellar propulsion of spermatozoa”, Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering Technology, University of Twente, Netherlands, June 2021.

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  • J F Dias, “Design of a flexible surgical capsule based on origami techniques”, Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering Technology, University of Twente, Netherlands, June 2021.

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  • E A Codrea, “A comparative study of miniature capsule designs and their ability to translate magnetic energy into work”, Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering Technology, University of Twente, Netherlands, June 2021.

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  • S van Wees, “Prototype framework and feasibility study of promising trigger mechanisms for shape memory polymer origami-inspired soft robotics”, Bachelor’s degree in Biomedical Engineering, Faculty of Medical Sciences, University Medical Center Groningen, Netherlands, June 2021.  

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  • K Nieuweweme, “The design of an ingestible micro-robot for gastro-intestinal therapeutics”, Bachelor’s degree in Biomedical Engineering, Faculty of Medical Sciences, University Medical Center Groningen, Netherlands, June 2021.  

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  • S Sha, “Simulation of a permanently magnetized stent for passive directional control of magnetic nano-agents inside the human cardiovascular system”, Bachelor’s degree in Biomedical Engineering, Faculty of Medical Sciences, University Medical Center Groningen, Netherlands, June 2021.

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  • J M van der Zee, ”Clinical feasibility of the ARMM actuation strategies in the operating room for endovascular PAD treatment”, Master’s degree in Technical Medicine (Internship Report), Faculty of Science and Technology, University of Twente, Netherlands, May 2021.  

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  • R-J Fidder, ”Acoustic tweezers for contactless manipulation of mm-size agents”, Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering Technology, University of Twente, Netherlands, May 2021.

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  • C W A Pruijssers, ”Optimal positioning of robot arms inside the abdominal cavity, to achieve optimal sight and range of motion in pediatric surgery”, Master’s degree in Technical Medicine (Internship Report), Faculty of Science and Technology, University of Twente, Netherlands, May 2021.

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  • F Khan, “Fiber Bragg grating sensors for flexible medical instruments”, Doctoral degree (Biomedical Engineering), Faculty of Medical SciencesUniversity Medical Center Groningen, Netherlands, May 2021.

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  • C M Heunis, “Advanced robotics for magnetic manipulation: The mobile magnet vascular surgeon”, Doctoral degree (Biomechanical Engineering), Faculty of Engineering Technology, University of Twente, The Netherlands, April 2021.

  • D H Ramadhin, “Flagellar propulsion of paired bull spermatozoa”, Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering Technology, University of Twente, Netherlands, April 2021.  

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  • V R Puranam, “Design and fabrication of biodegradable magnetic soft robots”, Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering Technology, University of Twente, Netherlands, March 2021.

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  • E Bax, ”Objective quantification of fluorescence intensity during the creation of anastomoses and sentinel lymph node identification using Indocyanine green”, Master’s degree in Technical Medicine (Internship Report), Faculty of Science and Technology, University of Twente, Netherlands, February 2021.

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  • A J Sterkenburg, ”The usage, possibilities and impossibilities of indocyanine green quantification in a new approach for sentinel lymph node detection in robotic surgery for colon carcinoma”, Master’s degree in Technical Medicine, Faculty of Science and Technology, University of Twente, Netherlands, February 2021.

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  • H J Punte, “Characterization of the bending stiffness of passive IRONSperm using magnetic-based dynamic excitation”, Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering Technology, University of Twente, Netherlands, January 2021.

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2020

  • D Estima, “Characterization of the bending stiffness of bull sperm flagellum using magnetic excitation”, Master’s degree in Biomedical Engineering, Faculty of Science and Technology, University of Twente, The Netherlands, December 2020.  

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  • I van Horck , “Actuation of magnetized bundles of sperm cells”, Bachelor’s degree in Biomedical Technology, Faculty of Science and Technology, University of Twente, The Netherlands, December 2020.  

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  • I van den Berg, ”The quantification of fluorescence images during the creation of anastomoses and sentinel lymph node identification using indocyanine green”, Master’s degree in Technical Medicine (Internship Report), Faculty of Science and Technology, University of Twente, Netherlands, November 2020.

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  • M Richter, “Multi-point orientation control of discretely magnetized continuum manipulators”, Master’s degree in Biomedical Engineering, Faculty of Science and Technology, University of Twente, The Netherlands, November 2020.  

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  • F Rademaker, ”Optimal positioning of robotic arms in pediatric robotic surgery: A trocar placement model”, Master’s degree in Technical Medicine (Internship Report), Faculty of Science and Technology, University of Twente, Netherlands, November 2020.  

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  • D Jacob, “Modelling the magnetic field of a permanent magnet controlled by a 6- DOF manipulator using MATLAB ”, Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering Technology, University of Twente, Netherlands, November 2020.    

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  • M Savva, “Analysis and characterization of a soft reconfigurable magnetizable film”, Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering Technology, University of Twente, Netherlands, November 2020.  

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  • E S Hopman, “Directional control of a miniature tri-axial electromagnetic coil in a static magnetic field”, Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering Technology, University of Twente, Netherlands, November 2020.  

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  • F Linde, “Simulation of acoustically actuated micro-propellers”, Bachelor’s degree in Advanced Technology, Faculty of Science and Technology, University of Twente, The Netherlands, October 2020.  

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  • K J Behrendt, “Design of an artherectomy catheter with a magnetic hammer actuated drill for the ARMM system”, Master’s degree in Biomedical Engineering, Faculty of Science and Technology, University of Twente, The Netherlands, September 2020.

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  • J Sikorski , “Magnetic catheters: A journey across orders and scales”, Doctoral degree (Biomechanical Engineering), Faculty of Engineering Technology, University of Twente, The Netherlands, September 2020.  

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  • S van der Heide, ”3D instrument tip tracking for stereotactic navigation in robot assisted rectum resection surgery”, Master’s degree in Technical Medicine (Internship Report), Faculty of Science and Technology, University of Twente, Netherlands, September 2020.  

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  • A P Geurts, “Design of a catheter for localized drug delivery using magnetic actuation for anchoring, steering and drug injection”, Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering Technology, University of Twente, Netherlands, August 2020.  

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  • S Zijp, “Product design of a magnetically actuated robotic surgical tool for drug delivery into the colon wall”, Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering Technology, University of Twente, Netherlands, August 2020.  

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  • P de Graaf, ”Optimal positioning of robotic arms inside the abdominal cavity in pediatric surgery”, Master’s degree in Technical Medicine (Internship Report), Faculty of Science and Technology, University of Twente, Netherlands, August 2020.

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  • K Voogd, “Influence of immersed particles on the wave-pattern of sperm cells and spermbots”, Bachelor’s degree in Advanced Technology, Faculty of Science and Technology, University of Twente, The Netherlands, August 2020.    

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  • J Vivaldi, “Motion analysis and control of self-assembled sperm-templated micro-bio-robots”, Master’s degree in Artificial Intelligence and Robotics (Department of Computer, Control and Management Engineering), Università di Roma La Sapienza, July 2020. (visiting student)  

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  • E Kreeft, “Design of a magnetically- actuated ablation catheter”, Bachelor’s degree in Biomedical Engineering, Faculty of Medical Sciences, University Medical Center Groningen, Netherlands, July 2020.  

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  • A G J Harbers, “Control of a tetherless miniature robot using static magnetic fields”, Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering Technology, University of Twente, Netherlands, July 2020.  

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  • B Cats, “Compliant joint design of a surgical tool”, Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering Technology,, University of Twente, Netherlands, July 2020.  

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  • R T S Kouwen, “Modelling and control of helical microrobots”, Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering Technology, University of Twente, Netherlands, July 2020.  

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  • E W van den Brink, “Modeling and design of a soft reconfigurable microrobot”, Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering Technology,, University of Twente, Netherlands, July 2020.    

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  • C Fambuena Santos, “Three-dimensional intravascular reconstruction framework using multicore optical shape sensors and ultrasound images”, Master’s degree in Biomedical Engineering, Faculty of Science and Technology, University of Twente, The Netherlands, May 2020.    

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  • M Daubresse-Chasle, “Design of a magnetically-actuated gripper for surgical application”, Master’s degree in Biomedical Engineering (Internship), Université de Franche-Comté / Université Bourgogne – Franche-Comté — Institut Supérieur d’ingénieurs de Franche-Comté, France, May 2020.  

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  • E Morfidou, F van der Graaf, J P Gonzalez, L Bakker, S Straatsma, S Fatapour, and S Senthilkumar, “Flexi-Bot – A magnetically actuated surgical tool”, Master’s degree in Biomedical Engineering – Multidisciplinary Project, Faculty of Medical Sciences, University Medical Center Groningen, Netherlands, March 2020.  

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  • R Belinskis, “Designing electropneumatic control unit (EPCU) and motor identification setup of the PneuARMM robot”, Master’s degree in Systems and Control, Faculty of Electrical Engineering, Mathematics, and Computer Science, University of Twente, The Netherlands, March 2020.  

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2019

  • G J Vrooijink, “Control of continuum robots for minimally invasive interventions”, Doctoral degree (Biomechanical Engineering), Faculty of Engineering Technology, University of Twente, The Netherlands, November 2019.

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  • F Kazemzadeh, “Design and fabrication of multi-material continuum manipulator”, Master’s degree in Biomedical Engineering, Faculty of Science and Technology, University of Twente, The Netherlands, September 2019.    

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  • Y P Wotte, “Design and implementation of a hybrid force-position controller for the ARMM System”, Bachelor’s degree in Advanced Technology, Faculty of Science and Technology, University of Twente, The Netherlands, August 2019.  

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  • Z Li, “Imaging and tracking micro-robots”, Bachelor’s degree in Advanced Technology, Faculty of Science and Technology, University of Twente, The Netherlands, August 2019.

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  • T J Slangen, “Mechanical performance validation of a hybrid manufactured pneumatic stepper motor: PneuAct II”, Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering Technology, University of Twente, The Netherlands, August 2019.    

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  • D K Tan, “The design of magnetically-actuated soft robot manipulators”, Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering Technology, University of Twente, The Netherlands, August 2019.  

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  • P Pacciani , “Shape-programmable magnetic soft matter using FEM”, Master’s degree in Computer and Automation Engineering (Internship), Sapienza Università di Roma, Italy, August 2019.    

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  • F Stenveld, “Design and integration of a functional user interface for an automated catheter insertion device (CID) for endovascular surgery”, Bachelor’s degree in Biomedical Technology, Faculty of Science and Technology, University of Twente, The Netherlands, July 2019.  

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  • T C G Kuenen, “The integration of acoustic control to a magneto-acoustic platform for real-time manipulation of micro-agents”, Bachelor’s degree in Biomedical Technology, Faculty of Science and Technology, University of Twente, The Netherlands, July 2019.  

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  • F Ongaro, “Clinically-relevant control of microrobotic agents”, Doctoral degree (Biomechanical Engineering), Faculty of Engineering Technology, University of Twente, The Netherlands, July 2019.  

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  • S Heegstra, “Helical robots: An investigation in the physics controlling microrobots in a 1D in vitro experiment”, Bachelor’s degree in Biomedical Engineering (Research Course), Faculty of Medical Sciences, University Medical Center Groningen, Netherlands, March 2019.  

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  • J Wajer, “Helical robots: A proof-of-concept”, Bachelor’s degree in Biomedical Engineering (Research Course), Faculty of Medical Sciences, University Medical Center Groningen, Netherlands, March 2019.  

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  • B B F M Barata, “Motion tracking, control and trajectory planning with obstacle avoidance in the magnetic actuation system: ARMM (Advanced Robotics for Magnetic Manipulation)”, Master’s degree in Biomedical Engineering, Faculty of Science and Technology, University of Twente, Netherlands, April 2019.  

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  • C M C A Rutten, A Ranjan, M Roya, R J A Veenstra, and W A van Veldhuizen, “The StingRay: By Mr. Crob”, Master’s degree in Biomedical Engineering – Multidisciplinary Project, Faculty of Medical Sciences, University Medical Center Groningen, Netherlands, March 2019.      

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  • L Meyer, P Bos, V Juneja, A Constantinescu, and M Osse, “Rotablation”, Master’s degree in Biomedical Engineering – Multidisciplinary Project, Faculty of Medical Sciences, University Medical Center Groningen, Netherlands, March 2019.  

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  • V Belfiore, “Contact force estimation for an endovascular catheter using multi-core optical shape sensors”, Master’s degree in Biomedical Engineering, Interfaculty: Civil and Industrial Engineering, and Information Engineering, Computer Science and Statistics, Sapienza University of Rome, Italy, February 2019.

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2018

  • N Shahriari, “Flexible needle steering for computed-tomography guided interventions”, Doctoral degree (Radiology, Nuclear Medicine and Medical Imaging), Faculty of Medical SciencesUniversity Medical Center Groningen, Netherlands, December 2018.

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  • D Niehoff, “Evaluation of motion control algorithms for miniaturized agents moving inside 3D fluidic microchannels”, Master’s degree in Systems and Control, Faculty of Electrical Engineering, Mathematics, and Computer Science,, University of Twente, Netherlands, November 2018.

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  • L Offereins, “Simulation of bio-inspired micro-swimmers with varying material”, Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering Technology, University of Twente, Netherlands, October 2018.  

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  • A Zeybek, “Development of a thermal cage for high frequency coil driver heat experiments”, Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering (Internship), Istanbul Technical University, Turkey, September 2018.

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  • A Alp Aydeniz, “Development of high-frequency coil driver”, Bachelor’s degree in Electrical-Electronics Engineering and Computer Science (Internship), Ozyegin University, Turkey, September 2018.

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  • U Sakthivel, “Design of a high frequency coil driver for the magnetic manipulation of micro-agents and steerable catheters”, Bachelor’s degree in Biomedical Engineering, Sri Ramaswamy Memorial (SRM) University, India, September 2018.

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  • M Prati, “Ultrasound-based soft tissue phantom model”, Master’s degree in Biomedical Engineering (Internship), Sapienza Università di Roma, Italy, September 2018.

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  • A Sahin, “High frequency high resolution PWM generation”, Bachelor’s degree in Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Hanze University of Applied Sciences, Netherlands, September 2018.

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  • V Spadaro, “Pose tracking of a magnetic torpedo for targeted drug delivery”, Master’s degree in Information Technologies for Health (Internship), Department of Information Technologies for Health, University of Strasbourg, France, August 2018.

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  • M Nappez, “Closed-loop control of catheter tip using passive tracking/ultrasound”, Master’s degree in Imaging, Robotics and Biomedical Engineering (Internship), Department of Information Technologies for Health, University of Strasbourg, France, August 2018.

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  • L F Peña Samaniego, “Design of magnetically actuated surgical devices using magnetic micro-particles embedded in a polymeric matrix”, Master’s degree in Biomedical Engineering, Faculty of Medical Sciences, University Medical Center Groningen, Netherlands, August 2018.

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  • A S Rafael, ”Electro-pneumatic control system for a two degrees of freedom demonstrative mechanism actuated with PneuAct”, Master’s degree in Biomedical Engineering, University of Porto, Portugal, July 2018.  

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  • T Vlogman , “Simulation of a bio-inspired swimming mechanism”, Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering Technology,, University of Twente, Netherlands, July 2018.  

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  • E Rutting, “Looping catheter for object manipulation within the human body”, Master’s degree in Biomedical Engineering, Faculty of Science and Technology, University of Twente, The Netherlands, March 2018.

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  • M Fernandes, “Programming of optical auto-focus for microscopic stereo system”, Master’s degree in Biomedical Engineering (Internship), University of Porto, Portugal, May 2018.  

  • M Weessies, A Noordhuis, J Terpstra, M Miloszewska, and W Grootens, “Phantom”, Master’s degree in Biomedical Engineering (Multidisciplinary Project), Faculty of Medical Sciences, University Medical Center Groningen, The Netherlands, April 2018.

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  • G Bucchi, ”Enhanced fitting techniques for model-based tracking of continuum manipulators”, Master’s degree in Biomedical Engineering, Politecnico di Milano, Italy, April 2018.

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  • T Buitink and J Hop, “Designing a patient specific brain phantom for neurosurgical simulations”, Bachelor’s degree in Biomedical Engineering (Research Internship), Faculty of Medical Sciences, University Medical Center Groningen, The Netherlands, April 2018.

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  • J Spenkelink, “Contact force estimation in tendon-driven continuum manipulators with tip probes using fiber Bragg grating sensors”, Bachelor’s degree in Biomedical Engineering (Research Internship), Faculty of Medical Sciences, University Medical Center Groningen, The Netherlands, April 2018.

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  • G van Praagh, B van der Spek, M Baltasar Badaya, R O Kobayashi and J Bakker, “Magnetically-actuated gripper for minimally invasive surgery”, Master’s degree in Biomedical Engineering (Multidisciplinary Project), Faculty of Medical Sciences, University Medical Center Groningen, The Netherlands, April 2018.  

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2017

  • R Obeid, ”Development of a custom linear ultrasound scanner for 3D tracking of magnetic catheters”, Master’s degree in Mechatronic Engineering, Politecnico di Torino, Italy, December 2017.

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  • S Pane, ”Design of flexible closed-loop control for non-linear actuation of micro-robotic agents”, Master’s degree in Mechatronic Engineering, Politecnico di Torino, Italy, December 2017.

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  • M E A Hafez, ”Autonomous manipulation of MagnetoSperm robots: Closed-loop motion control and characterization inside fluidic channels”, Bachelor’s degree in Mechatronics, German University in Cairo, Egypt, September 2017.

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  • F Franco, ”Remote sensing of magnetic field for enhanced control of magnetically-actuated continuum robots”, Master’s degree in Electronic Engineering, Politecnico di Milano, Italy, September 2017.

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  • L Wobben, “Design of a brain phantom for robotic systems in neurosurgical interventions”, Bachelor’s degree in Biomedical Engineering, Faculty of Medical Sciences, University Medical Center Groningen, Netherlands, July 2017.  

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  • J Huisman, “Induction heating for thermal activation of untethered microtools in clinically-relevant applications”, Bachelor’s degree in Biomedical Technology, Faculty of Science and Technology, University of Twente, Netherlands, July 2017.  

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  • R Veenstra, “Design of a brain model for neurovascular simulation”, Bachelor’s degree in Biomedical Engineering (Research Internship), Faculty of Medical Sciences, University Medical Center Groningen, The Netherlands, July 2017.

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  • R Menger, “Design of a brain phantom for robotic systems in neurosurgical interventions”, Bachelor’s degree in Biomedical Engineering (Research Internship), Faculty of Medical Sciences, University Medical Center Groningen, Netherlands, July 2017.    

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  • O van der Wal, “Developing a dynamic model for an array of mobile electromagnetic coils”, Bachelor’s degree in Technology and Liberal Arts & Sciences (ATLAS) , Faculty of Electrical Engineering, Mathematics and Computer Science, University of Twente, The Netherlands, June 2017.      

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  • M G Schouten, “MRI-guided prostate biopsy: Which direction”, Doctoral degree (Department of Radiology and Nuclear Medicine), Radboud Imaging ResearchRadboud University Nijmegen Medical Center, The Netherlands, June 2017.

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  • J Resink and R Merjenburgh, “Design of a brain phantom”, Bachelor’s degree in Biomedical Engineering (Research Internship), Faculty of Medical Sciences, University Medical Center Groningen, The Netherlands, May 2017.

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  • L Kuil, “Tele-operated MR-compatible robot for prostate interventions”, Master’s degree in Biomedical Engineering, Faculty of Science and Technology, University of Twente, The Netherlands, March 2017.

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2016

  • H Irzan, ”Design and control of a testbed for evaluation of a steerable catheter in cardiovascular applications”, Master’s degree in Mechatronic Engineering, Politecnico di Torino, Italy, December 2016.  

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  • N Fasiello, ”Motion control of paramagnetic microparticles”, Master’s degree in Automation and Control Engineering, Politecnico di Milano, Italy, December 2016.  

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  • T C Krishna Kumar, “Tracking and control of soft, self-folding miniaturized agents using two dimensional ultrasound images”, Master’s degree in Computer Science, Faculty of Electrical Engineering, Mathematics, and Computer Science, University of Twente, The Netherlands, September 2016.  

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  • I Dawson, “Development of continuum robots for medical applications: Design and modeling of magnetically and water jet actuated manipulators”, Master’s degree in Biomedical Engineering and Industrial Design Engineering, Faculty of Science and Technology, Faculty of Enginnering Technology, University of Twente, The Netherlands, September 2016.

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  • I Heijmans, “Development of a coaxial flexible needle”, Bachelor’s degree in Biomedical Engineering, Faculty of Medical SciencesUniversity of Groningen and University Medical Center Groningen, The Netherlands, September 2016.

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  • R Sleurink, “Implementation of a C++ algorithm for the detection of lesions using the automated breast volume scanner (ABVS)”, Bachelor’s degree in Biomedical Engineering, Faculty of Science and Technology, University of Twente, The Netherlands, August 2016.

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  • B Sawaryn, “Path planning for micro-sized agents with motion uncertainities”, Bachelor’s degree in Biomedical Engineering, Faculty of Science and Technology, University of Twente, The Netherlands, August 2016.

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  • H Dumirieh, “Steerable catheters under magnetic field guidance and using optical system for catheter-tip tracking in 3D”, Master’s degree in Biomedical Engineering, Faculty of Mathematics & Natural Sciences / Faculty of Medical SciencesUniversity of Groningen / University Medical Center Groningen, The Netherlands, May 2016.

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  • K J Boskma, “Closed-loop control of a magnetically-actuated catheter using two-dimensional ultrasound images”, Master’s degree in Biomedical Engineering, Faculty of Mathematics & Natural Sciences / Faculty of Medical Sciences University of Groningen / University Medical Center Groningen, The Netherlands, May 2016.

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  • F van den Brink, “Manipulation of soft grippers for pick-and-place tasks”, Master’s degree in Systems and Control, Faculty of Electrical Engineering, Mathematics, and Computer ScienceUniversity of Twente, The Netherlands, March 2016.

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  • T van Katwijk, “Design of a 2 degree of freedom CT-compatible remote center of motion manipulator”, Master’s degree in Biomedical Engineering, Faculty of Science and TechnologyUniversity of Twente, The Netherlands, March 2016.

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2015

  • M Jansen, ”Three-dimensional translation and rotation of the mitral valve during the cardiac cycle”, Master’s degree in Technical Medicine (Internship Report), Faculty of Science and TechnologyUniversity of Twente, The Netherlands, November 2015.

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  • M Abayazid, “Robotically steering flexible needles”, Doctoral degree (Biomechanical Engineering), Faculty of Engineering TechnologyUniversity of Twente, The Netherlands, August 2015.

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  • N Sibum, “Needle tracking based on radio frequency-data for needle steering applications”, Bachelor’s degree in Biomedical Engineering, Faculty of Medical SciencesUniversity of Groningen and University Medical Center Groningen, The Netherlands, July 2015.

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  • T Araujo, ”Segmentation and three-dimensional reconstruction of lesions using the automated breast volume scanner (ABVS)”, Internship Report, Faculty of  EngineeringUniversity of Porto, Portugal, July 2015.

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  • G Aresta, “Preoperative path planning for flexible bevel-tip needle rotation minimization”, Internship Report, Faculty of EngineeringUniversity of Porto, Portugal, July 2015.

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  • K J van Teeffelen and A van Riesen, ”Review of actuation principles and design recommendation for a robotically-actuated catheter”, Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering (ITO Course Report), Faculty of  Engineering TechnologyUniversity of Twente, The Netherlands, June 2015.

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  • N J Boer and P Braakman, ”Positioning accuracy improvement of a robotically-actuated delivery sheath (RADS) for cardiovascular applications”, Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering (ITO Course Report), Faculty of  Engineering TechnologyUniversity of Twente, The Netherlands, June 2015.

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  • F Avgidis, ”Visual tracking of magnetic microrobots: Tracking system evaluation”, Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Faculty of Electrical Engineering, Mathematics, and Computer ScienceUniversity of Twente, The Netherlands, March 2015.

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  • M L Tolhuisen, ”Three-dimensional spatial movement of the mitral valve”, Master’s degree in Technical Medicine (Internship Report), Faculty of Science and Technology, University of Twente, The Netherlands, February 2015.

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  • A Zompas, ”Three dimensional needle steering using the Automated Breast Volume Scanner”, Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering (Course Report), Faculty of Electrical Engineering, Mathematics, and Computer ScienceUniversity of Twente, The Netherlands, February 2015.

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2014

  • B van der Berg, “Visual tracking of magnetic microrobots in biomedical research applications”, Bachelor’s degree in Biomedical Technology, Faculty of Science and TechnologyUniversity of Twente, The Netherlands, August 2014.

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  • M Gras, “Ultrasound image-based needle steering and target reconstruction”, Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, École Nationale Supérieure de Techniques Avancées (ENSTA ParisTech), August 2014. (visiting student)

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  • B Peerdeman, “Development of an underactuated hand prosthesis with compliant control”, Doctoral degree (Robotics and Mechatronics), Faculty of Electrical Engineering, Mathematics, and Computer Science, University of Twente, The Netherlands, May 2014.  (with S Stramigioli)

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2013

  • T T M Ellenbroek, “Ultrasound-guided control of a minimally invasive surgical instrument”, Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Faculty of Electrical Engineering, Mathematics, and Computer Science, University of Twente, The Netherlands, September 2013.

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  • B A Reefman, “Control of magnetic-microrobots: an experimental study”, Master’s degree in Mechatronics, Faculty of Electrical Engineering, Mathematics, and Computer Science, University of Twente, The Netherlands, August 2013.

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  • H Kolk, “Characterization, modeling and control of magnetic microrobots”, Bachelor’s degree in Advanced Technology, Faculty of Science and Technology, University of Twente, The Netherlands, August 2013.

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  • H Dijkslag, “MagnetoSperm: a microrobot that navigates using weak magnetic fields”, Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Faculty of Electrical Engineering, Mathematics, and Computer Science, University of Twente, The Netherlands, August 2013.

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  • L M Overbeek, “Force sensing using fiber bragg gratings”, Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Faculty of Electrical Engineering, Mathematics, and Computer Science, University of Twente, The Netherlands, June 2013.

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  • K Gijsbertse, “3D localization of targets in curved soft-tissue phantoms using 2D ultrasound images”, Master’s degree in Biomedical Engineering-Biomechanical Engineering, Faculty of Science and Technology, University of Twente, The Netherlands, June 2013.

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  • M P Pichel, “Characterization and control of magnetotactic bacteria”, Master’s degree in Biomedical Engineering-Molecular, Cellular and Tissue Engineering, Faculty of Science and Technology, University of Twente, The Netherlands, June 2013.

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  • R M P Metz, “Realization of three-dimensional magnetically-actuated micro robotic system”, Master’s degree in Mechatronics, Faculty of Electrical Engineering, Mathematics, and Computer Science, University of Twente, The Netherlands, April 2013.

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  • R Reilink, “Image-based robotic steering of advanced flexible endoscopes and instruments”, Doctoral degree (Robotics and Mechatronics), Faculty of Electrical Engineering, Mathematics, and Computer Science, University of Twente, The Netherlands, April 2013  (with S Stramigioli)

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  • P Westenberg, “Integration of modular and intuitive software platform for MyoPro next generation hand prothesis”, Bachelor’s degree in Mechatronics, Life Science, Engineering & Design, Saxion University of Applied Sciences, The Netherlands, February 2013. (internship project)

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  • B A Reefman, “Three-dimensional tracking of magnetotactic bacteria”, Pre-Master’s degree in Mechatronics, Faculty of Electrical Engineering, Mathematics, and Computer Science, University of Twente, The Netherlands, February 2013.

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  • F van den Brink, “Modeling and magnetic-based motion control of a cluster of microparticles”, Bachelor’s degree in Advanced Technology, Faculty of Science and Technology, University of Twente, The Netherlands, January 2013.

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  • M Herink, ”Finite element modelling of prostate deformation and needle-tissue interactions”, Master’s degree in Mechatronics, Faculty of Electrical Engineering, Mathematics, and Computer Science, University of Twente, The Netherlands, January 2013.

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  • P J Vos, “Effect of system parameters on target motion”, Bachelor’s degree in Advanced Technology, Faculty of Science and Technology, University of Twente, The Netherlands, January 2013.

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2012

  • G J Vrooijink, “Real-time three-dimensional tracking and steering of flexible needles using two-dimensional ultrasound images”, Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering-Control Engineering and Measurement Science, Faculty of Electrical Engineering, Mathematics, and Computer Science, University of Twente, The Netherlands, December 2012.

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  • S L Janssen, “Image-guided control of a continuum robot”, Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering-Control Engineering and Measurement Science, Faculty of Electrical Engineering, Mathematics, and Computer Science, University of Twente, The Netherlands, November 2012.

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  • M Kemp, “Flexible needle steering using fiber bragg grating sensors”, Master’s degree in Mechatronics, Faculty of Electrical Engineering, Mathematics, and Computer Science, University of Twente, The Netherlands, August 2012.

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  • A Stapelbroek, “Investigation and improvement of a friction-based joint lock”, Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Life Science, Engineering & Design, Saxion University of Applied Sciences, The Netherlands, July 2012. (with Dannis Brouwer – internship project)

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  • T R Kerkhof, “Design of a flexible needle insertion device with synchronous ultrasound imaging of target”, Pre-Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering-Measurement and Control Engineering, Faculty of Electrical Engineering, Mathematics, and Computer Science, University of Twente, The Netherlands, January 2012.

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  • G J Pieterse, “Design of a joint lock for prosthetic fingers”, Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering-Biomechanical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering TechnologyUniversity of Twente, The Netherlands, January 2012. (with H Rietman)

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2011

  • J D Keuning, “Image-based magnetic control of microparticles“, Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering-Measurement and Instrumentation, Faculty of Electrical Engineering, Mathematics, and Computer ScienceUniversity of Twente, The Netherlands, December 2011.

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  • R J Roesthuis, “Flexible needle steering using a mechanics-based approach”, Master’s degree in Mechatronics, Faculty of Electrical Engineering, Mathematics, and Computer Science, University of Twente, The Netherlands, November 2011.

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  • M Bakker, “Feedback control for steering flexible bevel-tip needles”, Bachelor’s degree in Advanced Technology, Faculty of Science and Technology, University of Twente, The Netherlands, September 2011.

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  • M C J Franken, “Control of haptic interaction: an energy-based approach”, Doctoral degree (Control Engineering), Faculty of Electrical Engineering, Mathematics, and Computer Science, University of Twente, The Netherlands, September 2011. (with S Stramigioli)

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  • Y R J van Veen, “Needle and soft tissue: experimental design and observations”, Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering-Biomechanical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering Technology, University of Twente, The Netherlands, June 2011.

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  • A Been, “Microscopic observations of needle-tissue interactions“, Bachelor’s degree in Advanced Technology, Faculty of Science and Technology, University of Twente, The Netherlands, March 2011.

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2010

  • M G Schouten, “Introduction of a new robotic technique for MRI-guided transrectal prostate biopsy: safety and accuracy aspects“, Master’s degree in Technical Medicine, Faculty of Science and Technology, University of Twente, The Netherlands, October 2010. (with J Fütterer)

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2009

  • S Misra, “Realistic models for surgical simulation and planning”, Doctor of Philosophy, Department of Mechanical Engineering, The Johns Hopkins University, USA, June 2009.

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2001

  • S Misra, “Object-oriented modeling of the dynamics of space systems with reaction wheels”, Master of Engineering, Department of Mechanical Engineering, McGill University, Canada, July 2001.

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