Journal
SENSORS
Volume 23, Issue 12, Pages -Publisher
MDPI
DOI: 10.3390/s23125400
Keywords
surgical robot; virtual reality; control; simulator; single-incision laparoscopic surgery
Ask authors/readers for more resources
In recent years, there has been an expansion in the development of VR simulators, particularly in the field of robotic surgery. This article presents a study on a VR simulator designed for robotically assisted single-uniport surgery. The control of the surgical robotic system is achieved using voice commands and a user interface connected to a wristband with sensors. The experimental evaluation showed promising results, validating the initial solution for further development.
In recent years, there has been an expansion in the development of simulators that use virtual reality (VR) as a learning tool. In surgery where robots are used, VR serves as a revolutionary technology to help medical doctors train in using these robotic systems and accumulate knowledge without risk. This article presents a study in which VR is used to create a simulator designed for robotically assisted single-uniport surgery. The control of the surgical robotic system is achieved using voice commands for laparoscopic camera positioning and via a user interface developed using the Visual Studio program that connects a wristband equipped with sensors attached to the user's hand for the manipulation of the active instruments. The software consists of the user interface and the VR application via the TCP/IP communication protocol. To study the evolution of the performance of this virtual system, 15 people were involved in the experimental evaluation of the VR simulator built for the robotic surgical system, having to complete a medically relevant task. The experimental data validated the initial solution, which will be further developed.
Authors
I am an author on this paper
Click your name to claim this paper and add it to your profile.
Reviews
Recommended
No Data Available