"The negative aspects of surgical robots are that they're very expensive and they take up a lot of space, but they can be used to filter out hand tremors that even the most skilled surgeon can't filter out. They're well suited for procedures that require fine, precise work." -- Mary Frecker, professor of mechanical engineering
Frecker hosted the fourth Research Unplugged conversation of the spring season on Wednesday, April 9. She discussed "Nano Tools: The Future of Minimally Invasive Surgery” with an audience of community members in the gallery of Penn State's Downtown Theatre. A full podcast of the event will be available on iTunesU and the Research|Penn State Web site http://www.rps.psu.edu/ on Monday, April 14.
Research Unplugged is an informal lecture series hosted by Penn State's Office of Research Publications and held at noon Wednesdays in Penn State's Downtown Theatre Center. The afternoon begins with a brief introduction of the topic, followed by an open floor for questions, comments and discussion. The event is free to the public. Complimentary coffee and light refreshments are served.
For more information, visit http://www.rps.psu.edu/unplugged/.