Title :
Surgical Laser Augmented with Haptic Feedback and Visible Trajectory
Author :
Rizun, Peter R. ; Sutherland, Garnette R.
Abstract :
This application sketch describes a conceptual surgical laser system, designed for incorporation with a surgical robot, that provides haptic and visual feedback. Initial results from a prototype haptic laser system, built with a low-power (noncutting) laser, are also presented.
Keywords :
data visualisation; human computer interaction; operating systems (computers); rendering (computer graphics); solid modelling; user centred design; user interfaces; virtual reality; augmented reality, haptics, lasers, surgical robotics; Distance measurement; Force feedback; Haptic interfaces; Laser feedback; Laser modes; Laser surgery; Laser theory; Prototypes; Robot sensing systems; Surface emitting lasers;
Conference_Titel :
Virtual Reality, 2005. Proceedings. VR 2005. IEEE
Conference_Location :
Bonn
Print_ISBN :
0-7803-8929-8
DOI :
10.1109/VR.2005.1492780
