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Design and prototyping exploration of an end effector for automated drug compounding

Giunta, Lorenzo; Dhokia, Vimal

Type:
Papers
DS 145: Proceedings of the DESIGN2026 19th International Design Conference
Year:
2026
Editor:
Štorga, M.; Škec, S.; Martinec, T.; Marjanović, D.; Pavković, N.
Author:
Giunta, Lorenzo; Dhokia, Vimal
Series:
DESIGN
Institution:
University of Bath, United Kingdom
Page(s):
3287-3296
DOI number:
10.1017/pds.2026.10686
ISSN:
2732-527X (Online)
Abstract:
Chemotherapy (CTX) is essential for cancer treatment, yet its cytotoxic properties pose significant risks to clinicians. As cancer incidence rises, demand for safe and reliable CTX preparation methods intensifies; Automated Drug Compounding (ADC) promises to address these issues. Nonetheless, technical and operational barriers limit adoption. Foremost, the reliable manipulation of syringes by robotic end effectors remains a challenge. This paper examines limitations of current end effectors for ADC systems, identifies design requirements necessary, and proposes a novel design to address them.
Keywords:
automated drug compounding, autonomous systems, early design phase, healthcare design
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