Haptic interface of the KAIST-Ewha colonoscopy simulator II

Hyun Soo Woo, Woo Seok Kim, Woojin Ahn, Doo Yong Lee, Sun Young Yi

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Abstract

This paper presents an improved haptic interface for the Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology Ewha Colonoscopy Simulator II. The haptic interface enables the distal portion of the colonoscope to be freely bent while guaranteeing sufficient workspace and reflective forces for colonoscopy simulation. Its force-torque sensor measures the profiles of the user. Manipulation of the colonoscope tip is monitored by four deflection sensors and triggers computations to render accurate graphic images corresponding to the rotation of the angle knob. Tack sensors are attached to the valve-actuation buttons of the colonoscope to simulate air injection or suction as well as the corresponding deformation of the colon. A survey study for face validation was conducted, and the result shows that the developed haptic interface provides realistic haptic feedback for colonoscopy simulations.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)746-753
Number of pages8
JournalIEEE Transactions on Information Technology in Biomedicine
Volume12
Issue number6
DOIs
StatePublished - 2008

Keywords

  • Colonoscopy simulation
  • Haptic interface
  • Medical simulation

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