Determination of a tactile feedback strategy for use in robotized percutaneous procedures.
Journal:
Annual International Conference of the IEEE Engineering in Medicine and Biology Society. IEEE Engineering in Medicine and Biology Society. Annual International Conference
Published Date:
Jul 1, 2019
Abstract
Remote manipulation in robotized percutaneous procedures can offer increased safety to radiologists as well as patients. Providing feedback to the radiologist on needle-tissue interactions is however mandatory in addition to the medical images. A tactile feedback strategy is developed in this paper. Two types of information are considered: tissue puncture and nature of tissues. A haptic device is developed for that purpose, using a tactile display to provide information. Adequate signals are identified experimentally, with analysis of reaction times and the ability to discriminate one information from the other.