A decoupled 2 DOF force feedback mechanism for the virtual translumenal endoscopic surgical trainer (VTESTTM)

Saurabh Dargar, Benjamin Lam, Crystal Horodyski, Ganesh Sankaranarayanan, Suvranu De

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3 Scopus citations

Abstract

Natural orifice translumenal endoscopic surgery (NOTES) is a minimally invasive procedure which utilizes the body's natural orifices to gain access to the peritoneal cavity. The VTEST is a virtual reality NOTES cholecystectomy simulator being built at the CeMSIM at RPI. We have developed a 2 DOF decoupled haptic device, which can provide translational and rotational haptic feedback to the user handling the flexible endoscope. Preliminary results indicate the device is capable of providing realistic feedback to the user while operating the device.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Title of host publicationMedicine Meets Virtual Reality 21, NextMed/MMVR 2014
PublisherIOS Press
Pages86-88
Number of pages3
ISBN (Print)9781614993742
DOIs
StatePublished - 2014
Externally publishedYes
Event21st Medicine Meets Virtual Reality Conference, NextMed/MMVR 2014 - Manhattan Beach, CA, United States
Duration: Feb 20 2014Feb 22 2014

Publication series

NameStudies in Health Technology and Informatics
Volume196
ISSN (Print)0926-9630
ISSN (Electronic)1879-8365

Conference

Conference21st Medicine Meets Virtual Reality Conference, NextMed/MMVR 2014
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CityManhattan Beach, CA
Period2/20/142/22/14

Keywords

  • Haptics
  • NOTES
  • Simulator
  • Virtual Reality

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Biomedical Engineering
  • Health Informatics
  • Health Information Management

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