External force estimation and implementation in robotically assisted minimally invasive surgery

ConclusionsThe force estimation method was proposed and implemented and experimental results showed the method worked and was feasible. This method could be used for force sensing in minimally invasive surgical robotics in the future.

Source: The International Journal of Medical Robotics and Computer Assisted Surgery - May 3, 2017 Category: Surgery Authors: Hongqiang Sang, Jintian Yun, Reza Monfaredi, Emmanuel Wilson, Hadi Fooladi, Kevin Cleary Tags: ORIGINAL ARTICLE Source Type: research