An Image-Based Multiproxy Palpation Algorithm for Patient-Specific VR-Simulation

Dirk Fortmeier, André Mastmeyer, Heinz Handels

Abstract

Palpation is the first step for many medical interventions. To provide an immersive virtual training and planning environment, the palpation step has to be successfully modeled and simulated. Here, we present a multiproxy approach that calculates friction and surface resistance forces for multiple contact points on finger tips or virtual tools like ultrasound probes and displays the resulting force and torque on a 6DOF haptic device. No manual or time intensive segmentation of patient image data is needed to create a simulation based on CT data and thus our approach is usable for patient-specific simulation of palpation.
Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationMedicine Meets Virtual Reality 21
EditorsJ.D. Westwood
Number of pages7
Volume196
PublisherIOS Press
Publication date02.2014
Pages107-113
ISBN (Print)978-1-61499-374-2
ISBN (Electronic)978-1-61499-375-9
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 02.2014
EventMedicine Meets Virtual Reality 21, MMVR 2014
- Manhattan Beach, United States
Duration: 19.02.201422.02.2014

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