Frank Kolkman developed a DIY surgical robot made with some off-the shelf electronics and 3d printed parts. It is a home-made version of a 2 million dollar laparoscopic surgery machine made for some 5000 USD.
Naturally, you can not perform real surgeries with it (yet) and it is controlled via PS3 controller, but it is a demonstration of what can be made with simple technology for a low price.
Robot moving:
Here is a Dezeen interview:
Project homepage:
http://www.opensurgery.net/
Frank's homepage:
http://www.frankkolkman.nl/
Naturally, you can not perform real surgeries with it (yet) and it is controlled via PS3 controller, but it is a demonstration of what can be made with simple technology for a low price.
Robot moving:
Here is a Dezeen interview:
Project homepage:
http://www.opensurgery.net/
Frank's homepage:
http://www.frankkolkman.nl/