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[Voice-directed robotic cystoscopy]
A Jiménez Garrido1, E Sánchez de Bajadoz, V F Muñoz Martínez
1Departamento de Cirugía, Facultad de Medicina, Escuela Técnica Superior de Ingenieros Industriales, Universidad de Málaga, España.
Objective:
In line with our previous studies in the field of robotics, a new application of our robotic arm is presented: voice-directed cystoscopy.
Methods:
Cystoscopy was performed in a sow using a voice-directed robotic arm to which a cystoscope had been attached. The computer executes all the processes that enable interaction with the surgeon and communication with the robotic system. The surgeon directs the movements of the cystoscope by voice, using instructions easily recognizable by the voice identifier.
Results/Conclusions:
This system is easy to operate and carries out the commands given by the surgeon with great precision and safety.
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