A Compact and Modular Laparoscopic Grasper With Tridirectional Force Measurement Capability

2008 ◽  
Vol 2 (3) ◽  
Author(s):  
Gregory Tholey ◽  
Jaydev P. Desai
Keyword(s):  
Tissue Characterization ◽  
Force Feedback ◽  
Haptic Feedback ◽  
Modular Design ◽  
Force Measurement ◽  
Robot Assisted ◽  
Measurement Capability ◽  
Laparoscopic Grasper ◽  
Grasping Force ◽  
Conventional Open Surgery

The introduction of minimally invasive surgery (MIS) into the operating room has led to significant advantages over conventional open surgery. Furthermore, the migration toward robot-assisted MIS over the past decade has provided additional advantages. However, the lack of haptic feedback in these tele-operated robotic surgical systems has inhibited the surgeon’s ability to diagnose tissue as healthy or unhealthy, thereby creating a need for force feedback in these systems. This paper presents the design and development of a compact and modular laparoscopic grasper with tridirectional force measurement capability for applications in robot-assisted MIS. The instrumented laparoscopic grasper is capable of measuring the normal grasping force, as well as the manipulation forces (horizontal and vertical) during grasping tasks. The grasper also has a modular design that allows for easy conversion between different surgical modalities, such as grasping, cutting, and dissecting. Preliminary tele-operative experiments with force feedback capability through a haptic feedback device for artificial tissue characterization as well as knot tightening experiments indicate the capability of this grasper.

scholarly journals A Magnetorheological Fluids-Based Robot-Assisted Catheter/Guidewire Surgery System for Endovascular Catheterization

Micromachines ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 12 (6) ◽  
pp. 640
Author(s):  
Linshuai Zhang ◽  
Shuoxin Gu ◽  
Shuxiang Guo ◽  
Takashi Tamiya
Keyword(s):  
Collision Detection ◽  
Endovascular Procedures ◽  
Force Feedback ◽  
Force Measurement ◽  
Occupational Hazards ◽  
Robot Assisted ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Surgical Safety ◽  
Surgical Tool ◽  
Haptic Cues

A teleoperated robotic catheter operating system is a solution to avoid occupational hazards caused by repeated exposure radiation of the surgeon to X-ray during the endovascular procedures. However, inadequate force feedback and collision detection while teleoperating surgical tools elevate the risk of endovascular procedures. Moreover, surgeons cannot control the force of the catheter/guidewire within a proper range, and thus the risk of blood vessel damage will increase. In this paper, a magnetorheological fluid (MR)-based robot-assisted catheter/guidewire surgery system has been developed, which uses the surgeon’s natural manipulation skills acquired through experience and uses haptic cues to generate collision detection to ensure surgical safety. We present tests for the performance evaluation regarding the teleoperation, the force measurement, and the collision detection with haptic cues. Results show that the system can track the desired position of the surgical tool and detect the relevant force event at the catheter. In addition, this method can more readily enable surgeons to distinguish whether the proximal force exceeds or meets the safety threshold of blood vessels.

scholarly journals Position Control and Force Estimation Method for Surgical Forceps Using SMA Actuators and Sensors

Materials ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 14 (17) ◽  
pp. 5111
Author(s):  
Dennis Braun ◽  
David Weik ◽  
Sophia Elsner ◽  
Sandra Hunger ◽  
Michael Werner ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Shape Memory Alloys ◽  
Shape Memory ◽  
Force Feedback ◽  
Haptic Feedback ◽  
Position Control ◽  
Force Measurement ◽  
Functional Model ◽  
Estimation Method ◽  
Force Estimation ◽  
Mechanical Coupling

Minimally invasive surgery is increasingly used in many medical operations because of the benefits for the patients. However, for the surgeons, accessing the situs through a small incision or natural orifice comes with a reduction of the degrees of freedom of the instrument. Due to friction of the mechanical coupling, the haptic feedback lacks sensitivity that could lead to damage of the tissue. The approach of this work to overcome these problems is to develop a control concept for position control and force estimation with shape memory alloys (SMA) which could offer haptic feedback in a novel handheld instrument. The concept aims to bridge the gap between manually actuated laparoscopic instruments and surgical robots. Nickel-titanium shape memory alloys are used for actuation because of their high specific energy density. The work includes the manufacturing of a functional model as a proof of concept comprising the development of a suitable forceps mechanism and electronic circuit for position control and gripping force measurement, as well as designing an ergonomic user interface with haptic force feedback.

scholarly journals Robotic System to Evaluate Force Feedback in Minimally Invasive Computer Aided Surgery

2004 ◽  
Author(s):  
Hermann Mayer ◽  
Istva´n Nagy ◽  
Alois Knoll ◽  
Eva Schirmbeck ◽  
Robert Bauernschmitt
Keyword(s):  
Minimally Invasive Surgery ◽  
Minimally Invasive ◽  
Invasive Surgery ◽  
Force Feedback ◽  
Haptic Feedback ◽  
Force Measurement ◽  
Operation Time ◽  
Experimental System ◽  
Open Platform ◽  
Recovery Times

We present an experimental system for robot assisted, minimally invasive surgery that is capable of force measurement and haptic feedback. While minimally invasive surgery with robots provides several advantages like reduced tissue trauma and shorter recovery times, there are also some inherent short-comings. Referring to surgeons, the most significant issue is the lack of haptic feedback. This often causes collateral trauma and leads to prolonged operation time. Therefore we have developed an open platform, which combines the advantages of present systems with the possibility of force reflection. We have included features known from commercial available systems, like full Cartesian control of the end effector, stereo vision and ergonomic input devices. We used the system to perform basic surgical tasks (like knot-tying) and to evaluate force feedback.

Development and Testing of a Telemanipulation System With Arm and Hand Motion

2000 ◽  
Author(s):  
Michael L. Turner ◽  
Ryan P. Findley ◽  
Weston B. Griffin ◽  
Mark R. Cutkosky ◽  
Daniel H. Gomez
Keyword(s):  
Force Feedback ◽  
Haptic Feedback ◽  
Industrial Robot ◽  
Robot Hand ◽  
Robot Arm ◽  
Task Execution ◽  
Hand Motion ◽  
Instrumented Glove ◽  
Simple Manipulation ◽  
Dexterous Robot Hand

Abstract This paper describes the development of a system for dexterous telemanipulation and presents the results of tests involving simple manipulation tasks. The user wears an instrumented glove augmented with an arm-grounded haptic feedback apparatus. A linkage attached to the user’s wrist measures gross motions of the arm. The movements of the user are transferred to a two fingered dexterous robot hand mounted on the end of a 4-DOF industrial robot arm. Forces measured at the robot fingers can be transmitted back to the user via the haptic feedback apparatus. The results obtained in block-stacking and object-rolling experiments indicate that the addition of force feedback to the user did not improve the speed of task execution. In fact, in some cases the presence of incomplete force information is detrimental to performance speed compared to no force information. There are indications that the presence of force feedback did aid in task learning.

Semi-Immersive Virtual Turbine Engine Simulation System

2018 ◽  
Vol 35 (2) ◽  
pp. 149-160 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mustufa H. Abidi ◽  
Abdulrahman M. Al-Ahmari ◽  
Ali Ahmad ◽  
Saber Darmoul ◽  
Wadea Ameen
Keyword(s):  
Virtual Reality ◽  
Force Feedback ◽  
Haptic Feedback ◽  
Design System ◽  
Detection Mechanism ◽  
Turbine Engine ◽  
Surround Sound ◽  
Process Verification ◽  
Engine Simulation ◽  
Assembly Operations

AbstractThe design and verification of assembly operations is essential for planning product production operations. Recently, virtual prototyping has witnessed tremendous progress, and has reached a stage where current environments enable rich and multi-modal interaction between designers and models through stereoscopic visuals, surround sound, and haptic feedback. The benefits of building and using Virtual Reality (VR) models in assembly process verification are discussed in this paper. In this paper, we present the virtual assembly (VA) of an aircraft turbine engine. The assembly parts and sequences are explained using a virtual reality design system. The system enables stereoscopic visuals, surround sounds, and ample and intuitive interaction with developed models. A special software architecture is suggested to describe the assembly parts and assembly sequence in VR. A collision detection mechanism is employed that provides visual feedback to check the interference between components. The system is tested for virtual prototype and assembly sequencing of a turbine engine. We show that the developed system is comprehensive in terms of VR feedback mechanisms, which include visual, auditory, tactile, as well as force feedback. The system is shown to be effective and efficient for validating the design of assembly, part design, and operations planning.

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