A New Parallel Remote-Centre-of-Motion Robot for Eye Surgery

Millions of people suffer from visual impairment and are not receiving adequate treatment due to a
lack of qualified surgeons and inconsistent surgical results. Medical robots can solve this problem. A
novel eye surgery robot has been developed at Queen’s University Belfast. Its 3D parallel design brings
theoretically high stiffness and precision. It has only eight linkages, contributing to a light, compact
structure, and small moment of inertia. The robot is designed to support teleoperation with masterslave
design. Although clinical trials have not been completed, pilot testing indicates the robot’s
potential to improve the affordability, accessibility, and effectiveness of eye surgery.
Professor Yan Jin, [e-mail], Queen’s University Belfast
Mr Yinglun Jian, [e-mail], Queen’s University Belfast
Miss Aislinn McAleenan, [e-mail], Queen’s University Belfast
Professor Jonathan Moore, [e-mail], Cathedral Eye Clinic