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Dr Xinli Du
Senior Lecturer in Robotics & Autonomous Systems

Tower A 310

Research area(s)

Biomedical Engineering

Research Interests

Robotic Surgery

Research grants and projects

Research Projects

Grants

Intergration and testing of a cochlear implant insertion robot
Funder: The Royal National Institute for Deaf People
Duration: April 2024 - March 2027

The aim of this research is to integrate novel sensing and robotics technologies to place the electrode array at an optimal position and reduce the disturbance and the damage within the cochlear during the insertion process.

Smart Portable and Fast Acute Myocardial Infarction Detection Device for Ambulance Crew Use
Funder: Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council
Duration: April 2023 - September 2024

In a ground-breaking stride towards revolutionizing cardiac emergency care, Professor Wamadeva Balachandran and his illustrious team at Brunel University London, in collaboration with Harefield Hospital, are spearheading the development of an innovative, life-saving device. This compact, pioneering technology stands poised to transform the way heart attacks are detected – swiftly and accurately, even before a patient reaches the hospital. This remarkable innovation is more than a leap in medical technology; it's a testament to the relentless pursuit of excellence and compassion in healthcare. As this device moves closer to becoming a staple in ambulances, it holds the promise of safeguarding hearts and saving lives, heralding a new era of responsive and advanced emergency cardiac care.

Development of a hybrid mock circulatory system
Funder: magAssist inc.
Duration: February 2020 - February 2023
A smart catheter for endovascular applications (PhD studentship)
Funder: magAssist inc.
Duration: January 2020 - January 2023
Innovative techniques for precise atraumatic placement of cochlear implant
Funder: Action on Hearing Loss
Duration: October 2017 - September 2020
Innovative techniques for precise atraumatic placement of cochlear implant
Funder: Action on Hearing Loss
Duration: October 2017 - September 2020

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