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International Journal of Computer Assisted Radiology and Surgery

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01-01-2018 | Original Article

Finger-attachment device for the feedback of gripping and pulling force in a manipulating system for brain tumor resection

Authors: Hiroyuki Chinbe, Takeshi Yoneyama, Tetsuyou Watanabe, Katsuyoshi Miyashita, Mitsutoshi Nakada

Published in: International Journal of Computer Assisted Radiology and Surgery | Issue 1/2018

Abstract

Purpose

Development and evaluation of an effective attachment device for a bilateral brain tumor resection robotic surgery system based on the sensory performance of the human index finger in order to precisely detect gripping- and pulling-force feedback.

Methods

First, a basic test was conducted to investigate the performance of the human index finger in the gripping- and pulling-force feedback system. Based on the test result, a new finger-attachment device was designed and constructed. Then, discrimination tests were conducted to assess the pulling force and the feedback on the hardness of the gripped material.

Results

The results of the basic test show the application of pulling force on the side surface of the finger has an advantage to distinguish the pulling force when the gripping force is applied on the finger-touching surface. Based on this result, a finger-attachment device that applies a gripping force on the finger surface and pulling force on the side surface of the finger was developed. By conducting a discrimination test to assess the hardness of the gripped material, an operator can distinguish whether the gripped material is harder or softer than a normal brain tissue. This will help in confirming whether the gripped material is a tumor. By conducting a discrimination test to assess the pulling force, an operator can distinguish the pulling-force resistance when attempting to pull off the soft material. Pulling-force feedback may help avoid the breaking of blood pipes when they are trapped in the gripper or attached to the gripped tissue.

Conclusion

The finger-attachment device that was developed for detecting gripping- and pulling-force feedback may play an important role in the development of future neurosurgery robotic systems for precise and safe resection of brain tumors.

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Title: Finger-attachment device for the feedback of gripping and pulling force in a manipulating system for brain tumor resection
Authors: Hiroyuki Chinbe
Takeshi Yoneyama
Tetsuyou Watanabe
Katsuyoshi Miyashita
Mitsutoshi Nakada
Publication date: 01-01-2018
Publisher: Springer International Publishing
Published in: International Journal of Computer Assisted Radiology and Surgery / Issue 1/2018
Print ISSN: 1861-6410
Electronic ISSN: 1861-6429
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s11548-017-1640-3

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Finger-attachment device for the feedback of gripping and pulling force in a manipulating system for brain tumor resection

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Methods

Results

Conclusion

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