Robotic Image Guided Biopsy
Names:
Nate Gaeckle- Team Leader
Brian Frederick- Communicator
Gordy Lawrence- BWIG
Ryan Augustine- BSAC
Client:
Myron A. Pozniak, M.D.
Professor of Radiology
Body Imaging Division
Department of Radiology
University of Wisconsin Medical School
E3/311 Clinical Science Center
Phone: 263-8312
email:
March 03 to March 09, 2004
Problem Statement:
To design a mechanism that can fire a biopsy needle both quickly and accurately to obtain samples of tumor. It will be mounted to a robotic arm and used in conjunction with a CT machine.
Last Weeks Goals:
*Prepare original drafts/drawings of each prototype idea, and use SolidWorks or some other computer program to draft these pictures.
*Keep in contact with Dr. Pozniak, and forward him our presentation.
*Meet as a group to discuss project in depth and select the best idea. Also to work on the oral presentation.
Summary of Accomplishments:
03/02-03/03
*Individually, Gordy, Ryan and Nate prepared drawings of ideas.
*Brian practiced with SolidWorks—more tutorials.
*Nate prepared intro slides to presentation.
*Brian outlined decision matrix.
03/04
*Group meeting, prototype selected, presentation preparation and practice.
03/05
*Successfully delivered presentation.
This Weeks Goals:
*Work on paper, PDS, drawings.
*Meet with Dr. Pozniak on Friday (03/12/04).
*Meet with Frank Fronczak on Friday to discuss hydraulics (03/12/04).
Project difficulties:
Dr. Pozniak remains a very busy man, and is very hard to get a hold of/meet with. We have a meeting scheduled with him for this Friday.
Also, pre-spring break exams hindered progress this week.
Activities:
03/02/04 Gordy, Ryan and Nate prepared drawings and ideas 3 hrs
03/02/04 Brian did Computer Graphics tutorials 1.5 hrs
03/03/04 Nate began presentation 2 hrs
03/03/04 Brian prepared decision matrix 30 min
03/03/04 Ryan worked on needle designs 45 min
03/03/04 Gordy researched hydraulics 1 hr
03/04/04 Group meeting to prep and recite presentation 4 hrs