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# PALPABLE EU Project

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- [ADDRESSING A DRAWBACK OF MINIMALLY INVASIVE SURGERY](https://palpable-project.eu/addressing-a-drawback-of-minimally-invasive-surgery/) - ADDRESSING A DRAWBACK OF MINIMALLY INVASIVE SURGERY The PALPABLE project introduces a tactile sensing device for use in Minimally Invasive Surgery (MIS). MIS offers several advantages over traditional open surgery, all associated with the minimisation of incision size. These generally include decreased risk of infection, fewer complications, speedier healing times, shorter hospital stays, and an
- [Hamlyn Symposium 2025: Innovations and Insights](https://palpable-project.eu/hamlyn-symposium-2025-innovations-and-insights/) - Hamlyn Symposium 2025: Innovations and Insights I had the pleasure of attending and contributing to the 2025 Hamlyn Symposium on Medical Robotics, the annual event organised by the Hamlyn Centre for Robotic Surgery at Imperial College London. The symposium, held under the theme "Back to the Future: Telesurgery in 2025," once again demonstrated its importance
- [PALPABLE Consortium Meets in Trévoux to Review Progress and Next Steps](https://palpable-project.eu/palpable-consortium-meets-in-trevoux-to-review-progress-and-next-steps/) - PALPABLE Consortium Meets in Trévoux to Review Progress and Next Steps On 30–31 October 2025, the PALPABLE consortium held its M34 plenary meeting in Trévoux ,France, kindly hosted by Sofradim Production SASU . Partners met in person to review overall project progress, align on next steps across work packages, and coordinate upcoming technical and dissemination
- [PALPABLE experts consult EAES surgeons in Maastricht](https://palpable-project.eu/palpable-experts-consult-eaes-surgeons-in-maastricht/) - PALPABLE experts consult EAES surgeons in Maastricht This week PALPABLE experts met with the European Association for Endoscopic Surgery’s PALPABLE Task Force in the Netherlands, a group of surgeons specializing in Minimally Invasive Surgery (MIS) who consult on the development of the project. The Task Force meeting, coordinated by Prof. Alberto Arezzo from the University of Turin (UNITO), featured a presentation
- [PALPABLE consortium explores latest project advances at Queen Mary University](https://palpable-project.eu/palpable-consortium-explores-latest-project-advances-at-queen-mary-university/) - PALPABLE consortium explores latest project advances at Queen Mary University PALPABLE partners came together in London from the 26th to 27th of June to discuss the latest research developments and plan for the coming months, hosted by Queen Mary University of London. All partners, TWI Hellas, Hellenic Mediterranean University, Medtronic,Bendabl, Università degli Studi di Torino, Fraunhofer HHI, The European Association of Endoscopic
- [PALPABLE partners meet at Fraunhofer HHI to discuss progress and future plans](https://palpable-project.eu/palpable-partners-meet-at-fraunhofer-hhi-to-discuss-progress-and-future-plans/) - PALPABLE partners meet at Fraunhofer HHI to discuss progress and future plans At the end of November, Fraunhofer HHI welcomed PALPABLE partners to their premises in snowy Goslar to discuss progress and move forward on various lines of research at the M12 project meeting. The consortium discussed the review meeting recently held with the European
- [The EAES congress in Rome embraces the PALPABLE M6 meeting](https://palpable-project.eu/the-eaes-congress-in-rome-embraces-the-palpable-m6-meeting/) - The EAES congress in Rome embraces the PALPABLE M6 meeting On June 22-23rd, our second physical PALPABLE meeting occurred in Rome, marking six months since the project officially commenced. The meeting’s venue was the Roma Convention Center La Nuvola, where the 31st International EAES Congress took place at the same time. The congress lasted for
- [PALPABLE project kicks off with a bang](https://palpable-project.eu/palpable-project-kicks-off-with-a-bang/) - PALPABLE project kicks off with a bang The 14th-15th of February 2023 found the PALPABLE partners (Hellenic Mediterranean University , Medtronic,Bendabl, Università degli Studi di Torino, Fraunhofer HHI, The European Association of Endoscopic Surgery, Sofradim Production SASU, Queen Mary University of London, University of Essex) gathered in Athens for the project kick-off meeting organised by TWI Hellas. This occasion marks the beginning of a
- [PALPABLE partners co-host workshop exploring the role of touch in surgery at Hamlyn Symposium](https://palpable-project.eu/palpable-partners-co-host-workshop-exploring-the-role-of-touch-in-surgery-at-hamlyn-symposium/) - PALPABLE partners co-host workshop exploring the role of touch in surgery at Hamlyn Symposium The recent workshop "From Virtual Palpation to Clinical Integration: Exploring the Role of Touch in Medicine and Surgery," held at the prestigious Hamlyn Symposium, brought together leading experts and innovators from the PALPABLE consortium and beyond. It showcased the groundbreaking work of
- [THE ROAD AHEAD FOR MINIMALLY INVASIVE THERAPY OF DIGESTIVE CANCERS](https://palpable-project.eu/the-road-ahead-for-minimally-invasive-therapy-of-digestive-cancers/) - THE ROAD AHEAD FOR MINIMALLY INVASIVE THERAPY OF DIGESTIVE CANCERS I have dedicated all my entire scientific and clinical life to digestive cancer. With about 2 million new cases diagnosed every year in the world, colorectal cancer is one of the three big killers. However, differently from lung and breast cancer, it increased its incidence
- [Optical fibre sensors: From oil rigs to minimally invasive surgery](https://palpable-project.eu/optical-fibre-sensors-from-oil-rigs-to-minimally-invasive-surgery/) - Optical fibre sensors: From oil rigs to minimally invasive surgery Optical fibres are commonly associated with the telecommunications industry, and rightly so! From the commercialization of the first optical fibre data transmission systems back in the 1980s with data transmission rates of up to 45Mbit/s, to today’s systems with capabilities of transmitting up to ~23Pbit/s
- [Latest PALPABLE research presented at TAROS 2024](https://palpable-project.eu/latest-palpable-research-presented-at-taros-2024/) - Latest PALPABLE research presented at TAROS 2024 PALPABLE was proudly featured at this year’s Towards Autonomous Robotic Systems conference (TAROS), hosted by Brunel University London from 21-23 August 2024. TAROS is the longest running UK-hosted international conference on robotics and autonomous systems (RAS). An extended abstract entitled “Variable Stiffness & Dynamic Force Sensor for Tissue Palpation”, was presented
- [New Research Explores Integration of PALPABLE Technology with Robotic Surgery Systems](https://palpable-project.eu/new-research-explores-integration-of-palpable-technology-with-robotic-surgery-systems/) - New Research Explores Integration of PALPABLE Technology with Robotic Surgery Systems A groundbreaking master's thesis conducted at the Universidad Politécnica de Madrid has laid the foundation for integrating PALPABLE's innovative haptic feedback technology into robotic-assisted surgery (RAS) systems, specifically focusing on Medtronic's Hugo™ RAS platform. The research, carried out by Anna Pellisé Tintoré under the supervision of Clàudia Navarro and Blanca Larraga, provides
- [Research Showcases Capabilities of PALPABLE Optical Fiber-Based Force Sensor](https://palpable-project.eu/research-showcases-capabilities-of-palpable-optical-fiber-based-force-sensor/) - Research Showcases Capabilities of PALPABLE Optical Fiber-Based Force Sensor The PALPABLE consortium has developed an innovative optical fiber-based force sensor that could significantly improve tactile feedback during minimally invasive surgery (MIS), according to new research published inFrontiers in Frontiers in Robotics and AI. This sensor addresses the challenge surgeons face when assessing tissue characteristics in
- [PALPABLE partners explore Hugo™ robotic-assisted surgery system with Medtronic](https://palpable-project.eu/palpable-partners-explore-hugo-robotic-assisted-surgery-system-with-medtronic/) - PALPABLE partners explore Hugo™ robotic-assisted surgery system with Medtronic Virtual Hands-on Experience The PALPABLE consortium had the unique opportunity to gain insights into robotic-assisted surgery (RAS) during a dedicated workshop with Medtronic, the owner of the Hugo™ system and PALPABLE partner. In a live online session, Medtronic's training manager, Diego Colas, demonstrated how surgeons use the robot.
- [Inflated Haptic Membrane Sensors: Bringing Back the Surgeon’s Touch](https://palpable-project.eu/inflated-haptic-membrane-sensors-bringing-back-the-surgeons-touch/) - Inflated Haptic Membrane Sensors: Bringing Back the Surgeon’s Touch Tissue palpation is a critical diagnostic technique used by clinicians to identify abnormality within tissue. Doctors can evaluate various aspects of tissue health, such as the presence of lumps, swellings, or textural changes simply by touching and feeling for their presence. This hands-on approach provides invaluable
- [Engineering Flexibility: How Flexible Optical Sensors Could Transform Surgical Tools](https://palpable-project.eu/engineering-flexibility-how-flexible-optical-sensors-could-transform-surgical-tools/) - Engineering Flexibility: How Flexible Optical Sensors Could Transform Surgical Tools Introduction The advancement of optical fiber sensors has made a great impact on precision monitoring and sensing technologies, with applications across various domains, including minimally invasive surgery (MIS). These sensors are particularly well suited for surgical applications due to their immunity to electromagnetic interference, compact
- [PALPABLE Consortium Meets in Madrid for Key Project Review](https://palpable-project.eu/palpable-consortium-meets-in-madrid-for-key-project-review/) - PALPABLE Consortium Meets in Madrid for Key Project Review The PALPABLE consortium gathered in Madrid on January 14-15, 2025, hosted by Medtronic, to review project progress and discuss key integration milestones as the project enters its third year. The two-day meeting brought together partners from across Europe to align on technical developments and plan upcoming
- [PALPABLE’s Innovative Membrane for Precise Stiffness Detection in MIS](https://palpable-project.eu/palpables-innovative-membrane-for-precise-stiffness-detection-in-mis/) - PALPABLE’s Innovative Membrane for Precise Stiffness Detection in MIS PALPABLE researchers have achieved a significant breakthrough in tactile sensing technology for minimally invasive surgery (MIS). Researchers Zhenyu Zhang, Martin Angelmahr, Ahmad Abdalwareth and Wolfgang Schade from Fraunhofer Heinrich Hertz Institute, Abu Bakar Dawood and Kaspar Althoefer from Queen Mary University of London and Georgios Violakis and Panagiotis Polygerinos
- [PALPABLE Workshop at International Congress Showcases Breakthrough in Haptic Feedback for Minimally Invasive Surgery](https://palpable-project.eu/palpable-workshop-at-international-congress-showcases-breakthrough-in-haptic-feedback-for-minimally-invasive-surgery/) - PALPABLE Workshop at International Congress Showcases Breakthrough in Haptic Feedback for Minimally Invasive Surgery Press Release On 18 June 2025 at the EAES2025 Congress, leading surgeons, researchers, and industry experts gathered in Belgrade, Serbia, to explore and demonstrate the PALPABLE project’s cutting-edge haptic feedback technology designed to restore the sense of touch in minimally invasive
- [PALPABLE Partners’ Meeting in Belgrade Features Key Project Developments](https://palpable-project.eu/palpable-partners-meeting-in-belgrade-features-key-project-developments/) - PALPABLE Partners’ Meeting in Belgrade Features Key Project Developments The PALPABLE consortium convened in Belgrade, Serbia, at the end of June, to review progress and chart the next steps for the development of the multi-sensing tool for minimally invasive surgery. Partners Tech Hive Labs (THL), Hellenic Mediterranean University, Medtronic,Bendabl, Università degli Studi di Torino, Fraunhofer HHI, The European Association of Endoscopic

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- [PALPABLE](https://palpable-project.eu/) - Multi-sensing tool for Minimally Invasive Surgery (MIS) Redefining the limits of Minimally Invasive Surgery PALPABLE in a nutshell PALPABLE aspires to develop a next-generation palpation tool for identifying and visualising tissue abnormalities in minimally invasive surgeries (MIS). The system combines cutting-edge technologies using advanced optical sensing, soft robotics, and artificial intelligence to bring back the
- [Outcomes](https://palpable-project.eu/outcomes/) - Outcomes Public Deliverables Work Package 2 D2.1. PALPABLE_D2.1_Project_Website_and_Promotional_Material Work Package 3 D3.1 PALPABLE_D3.1_REPORT_ON_FUNCTIONAL_REQUIREMENTS Work Package 6 D6.1 >10 SETS OF 3 BEND SENSITIVE OPTICAL FIBERS Publications Variable Stiffness & Dynamic Force Sensor for Tissue PalpationAuthors: Abu Bakar Dawood, Zhenyu Zhang, Martin Angelmahr, Alberto Arezzo, Kaspar Althoefer SoftER: A Spiral Soft Robotic Ejector for Sorting ApplicationsAuthors:
- [Partners](https://palpable-project.eu/partners/) - Partners The consortium partners bring to the (surgical) table significant and diverse technological and scientific expertise on soft robotics design, continuum mechanics, non-linear pneumatic control and multiple sensing modalities, from haptic sensor and probe design to stiffness reconstruction algorithms to distance sensing modules.
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- [Project](https://palpable-project.eu/project/) - Project Current Challenges On a global level, 310 million major surgeries are performed yearly, with 20 million taking place in Europe. Over 2 million are laparoscopies, the most widespread minimally invasive surgery (MIS). Yet, current commercial surgical systems cannot grasp the sense of palpation, a key sensory operation in surgical procedures. They may be ideal
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