A decade retrospective of medical robotics research from 2010 to 2020
Robotics is a forward-looking discipline. Attention is focused on identifying the next grand
challenges. In an applied field such as medical robotics, however, it is important to plan the …
challenges. In an applied field such as medical robotics, however, it is important to plan the …
Artificial intelligence surgery: How do we get to autonomous actions in surgery?
Most surgeons are skeptical as to the feasibility of autonomous actions in surgery.
Interestingly, many examples of autonomous actions already exist and have been around for …
Interestingly, many examples of autonomous actions already exist and have been around for …
Haptic feedback and force-based teleoperation in surgical robotics
This article presents an overview of the current state of research and application of haptic
(primarily kinesthetic) feedback and force-based teleoperation in the context of surgical …
(primarily kinesthetic) feedback and force-based teleoperation in the context of surgical …
State of the art robotic grippers and applications
In this paper, we present a recent survey on robotic grippers. In many cases, modern
grippers outperform their older counterparts which are now stronger, more repeatable, and …
grippers outperform their older counterparts which are now stronger, more repeatable, and …
Haptics in robot-assisted surgery: Challenges and benefits
Robotic surgery is transforming the current surgical practice, not only by improving the
conventional surgical methods but also by introducing innovative robot-enhanced …
conventional surgical methods but also by introducing innovative robot-enhanced …
Tactile sensing for minimally invasive surgery: Conventional methods and potential emerging tactile technologies
As opposed to open surgery procedures, minimally invasive surgery (MIS) utilizes small skin
incisions to insert a camera and surgical instruments. MIS has numerous advantages such …
incisions to insert a camera and surgical instruments. MIS has numerous advantages such …
Tactile sensors for minimally invasive surgery: A review of the state-of-the-art, applications, and perspectives
Minimally invasive surgery has been one of the most significant evolutions in medicine. In
this approach, the surgeon inserts specially-designed instruments through a small incision …
this approach, the surgeon inserts specially-designed instruments through a small incision …
A review of haptic feedback in tele-operated robotic surgery
I El Rassi, JM El Rassi - Journal of medical engineering & …, 2020 - Taylor & Francis
During traditional surgery, the surgeons' hands are in direct contact with organs, and
surgeons rely on the sense of touch to perform surgery. In teleoperated robotic systems, all …
surgeons rely on the sense of touch to perform surgery. In teleoperated robotic systems, all …
A surgical palpation probe with 6-axis force/torque sensing capability for minimally invasive surgery
A novel surgical palpation probe installing a miniature 6-axis force/torque (F/T) sensor is
presented for robot-assisted minimally invasive surgery. The 6-axis F/T sensor is developed …
presented for robot-assisted minimally invasive surgery. The 6-axis F/T sensor is developed …
A Highly Integrated 3D MEMS Force Sensing Module With Variable Sensitivity for Robotic‐Assisted Minimally Invasive Surgery
C Hou, K Wang, F Wang, H Li, L Lou… - Advanced Functional …, 2023 - Wiley Online Library
In robotic‐assisted minimally invasive surgery (RMIS), non‐sentient surgical instruments
make it impossible for surgeons to perceive operational force during the procedure. To …
make it impossible for surgeons to perceive operational force during the procedure. To …