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Virtobot--a multi-functional robotic system for 3D surface scanning and automatic post mortem biopsy.

Lars Christian Ebert1, Wolfgang Ptacek, Silvio Naether

  • 1Institute of Forensic Medicine, University of Bern, Bühlstrasse 20, CH-3012 Bern, Switzerland. Lars.Ebert@irm.unibe.ch

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This study introduces the Virtobot, a robotic system for virtual autopsies. It significantly speeds up 3D surface scanning and performs image-guided biopsies with high accuracy, enhancing forensic investigations.

Area of Science:

  • Forensic science
  • Robotics
  • Medical imaging

Background:

  • The Virtopsy project aims to enhance forensic investigations using advanced technologies.
  • This paper details a novel robotic system for minimally invasive virtual autopsy.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To develop and evaluate a versatile robotic system for virtual autopsy.
  • To improve the speed and accuracy of post-mortem examinations.

Main Methods:

  • A robotic system integrating a 6-axis robot, CT scanner, 3D surface scanning, and biopsy module.
  • Development of a wax phantom for testing biopsy accuracy.

Main Results:

  • Surface scanning time was reduced by 50%, with calibration three times faster.

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  • The biopsy module achieved an accuracy of 3.2 mm.

    • Conclusions:

    • The Virtobot standardizes and accelerates surface scanning procedures.
    • The system's biopsy module is accurate for forensic applications.
    • The Virtobot offers versatility for various forensic medicine tasks.