Location: Azienda Ospedaliera Universitaria Federico II – “Policlinico”
Lab head: Prof.ssa Fanny Ficuciello
Contact: fanny.ficuciello@unina.it
Lab Team
Laura Mecozzi
Assistant Professor
Francesco Schetter
Research Assistant
Antonella Imperato
Ph.D Student
Cristina Iacono
Postdoctoral Researcher
Marcella Piacentino
Research Assistant
Raffaella Mancino
Ph.D Student
Mohammad Gohari
Postdoctoral Researcher
Corrado Verde
Research Assistant
Mariarosaria Meola
Technical Assistant
Hamidreza Heidari
Postdoctoral Researcher
Sabrina Visconti
Research Assistant
Sara Ebraico
Administrative Assistant
Lab Mission
ICAROS Lab is the experimental facility of the PRISMA Team devoted to surgical robotics. The lab is equipped with a da Vinci Research Kit and several collaborative robots employed for research in interventional and surgical robotics. Cameras, EMG sensor kit and haptic interfaces are also available.
Devices
da Vinci Research Kit
An open research platform based on the renowned da Vinci System by Intuitive Surgical, designed for cutting-edge research in robotic surgery and teleoperation. The system features a surgeon’s console equipped with two Master Tool Manipulators (MTMs), each providing 8 degrees of freedom, allowing for intuitive and accurate instrument control.
On the patient’s side, it includes two Patient Side Manipulators (PSMs), each with 7 degrees of freedom, which replicate the surgeon’s hand movements via the MTMs. The control is further enhanced through coordinated foot-pedal actions, enabling seamless teleoperation. This platform is ideal for developing and testing new control algorithms, haptic feedback systems, and surgical automation.
BARTOLO Robot
Robot for transanal prostate biopsy, designed to ensure high precision and safety in urological procedures. The system supports a 3 kg payload and features 4 active degrees of freedom along with 2 passive degrees of freedom, offering flexibility and adaptability for accurate positioning.
It includes a soft wrist to enhance tissue interaction and minimize trauma during the intervention. The robot is compatible with the MicrUs Telemed ultrasound probe, allowing real-time imaging guidance throughout the procedure. With a total weight of 15 kg (excluding the controller), the platform is lightweight and suitable for seamless integration into clinical environments.
KUKA MED
Medical version of the KUKA LBR iiwa robot, developed for surgical and clinical applications requiring precise and collaborative motion. This 7-degree-of-freedom robotic arm supports a 7 kg payload and features an in-line wrist configuration, making it suitable for operations in confined spaces.
It includes a mounting flange compliant with DIN ISO 9409-1-A 50, compatible with a wide range of medical instruments and sensors. The system offers a repeatability of 0.1 mm according to ISO 9283 standards, ensuring highly accurate and consistent movements. Powered by the KUKA Sunrise cabinet, the platform is designed for seamless integration in advanced medical setups. The robot weighs 22 kg (excluding the controller), making it well-suited for mobile or modular deployment.
Data sheet: download
3D Scanner
The EinScan Pro HD delivers outstanding performance in high-resolution and high-accuracy 3D scanning using a handheld setup. Its exceptional versatility and powerful hardware-software optimizations combine to provide a highly efficient and professional-grade 3D scanning experience.
With its upgraded lighting projection system and advanced software algorithms, the scanner can effectively capture dark-colored or black objects as well as shiny metal surfaces, greatly expanding its ability to scan a wide variety of materials with precision.
Data sheet: download
Silicon Printer
The S300X – LIQ21 | LIQ11 3D printer features a dual-head system configured in IDEX (Independent Dual Extrusion) mode: the LIQ21 two-component toolhead is dedicated to building the main part, while the LIQ11 single-component toolhead is optimized for water-soluble support structures.
Compatible with a wide range of materials, the printer supports industrial- and medical-grade silicone as well as polyurethane, offering great flexibility for different application needs. Additionally, it comes with a broad selection of nozzles, enabling customization of the printing process based on detail level, material viscosity, and extrusion speed requirements.
Data sheet: download