Precision Robotic-Assisted Implantation for Preclinical StereotacticNeurosurgery

During stereotactic neurosurgery procedures, needle insertion or implantation of electrode/cannula/optic fibre requires quick, precise, and accurate identification of insertion location and proper guidance of the needle to accurately reach the target. In this study, we investigate an automated method to locate the entry point of the region of interest. This method leverages a digital image capture system, pattern recognition, and motorized stages. Region-based convolutional neural network and template matching of known anatomical identifiable regions is used to find regions of interest (e.g., Bregma) in rodents.