A review of tactile sensors used in surgical robots

Yimiao Dong; Zixiao Huo

doi:10.1117/12.2669398

24 March 2023 A review of tactile sensors used in surgical robots

Yimiao Dong, Zixiao Huo

Proceedings Volume 12611, Second International Conference on Biological Engineering and Medical Science (ICBioMed 2022); 1261114 (2023) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2669398
Event: International Conference on Biological Engineering and Medical Science (ICBioMed2022), 2022, Oxford, United Kingdom

Abstract

Applications of robotics-assist surgeries developed rapidly in worldwide biomedical research. Haptic and force feedback is one of the main challenges in current research on surgical robotics. Lack of proper haptic and force feedback in robotic-assist surgeries will limit the movement and affect the doctors’ judgement. Force sensors play an essential role when collecting and transporting feedback signals, and different sensors have their respective advantages and disadvantages. Based on the haptic and force feedback background related to surgical robots, this article will introduce the main features of different force sensors, including but not limited to traditional sensors like optical-based and recent-developed on-skin sensors. This article will also discuss further how the precision and stability of haptic feedback could be improved and the possible applications of new haptic and force feedback technologies in future studies.

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Yimiao Dong and Zixiao Huo "A review of tactile sensors used in surgical robots", Proc. SPIE 12611, Second International Conference on Biological Engineering and Medical Science (ICBioMed 2022), 1261114 (24 March 2023); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2669398

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