Enhancing Patient Acceptance of Robotic Ultrasound through Conversational Virtual Agent and Immersive Visualizations
Journal:
arXiv
Published Date:
Feb 14, 2025
Abstract
Robotic ultrasound systems can enhance medical diagnostics, but patient
acceptance is a challenge. We propose a system combining an AI-powered
conversational virtual agent with three mixed reality visualizations to improve
trust and comfort. The virtual agent, powered by a large language model,
engages in natural conversations and guides the ultrasound robot, enhancing
interaction reliability. The visualizations include augmented reality,
augmented virtuality, and fully immersive virtual reality, each designed to
create patient-friendly experiences. A user study demonstrated significant
improvements in trust and acceptance, offering valuable insights for designing
mixed reality and virtual agents in autonomous medical procedures.
