Collaborative co-design of emerging multi-technologies for surgery

Area of Science:

• Medical technology
• Surgical robotics
• Human-computer interaction

Background:

• Minimally invasive surgery (MIS) and intervention radiology require advanced guidance systems.
• Developing user-centered, multidisciplinary technologies for MIS is complex.
• Existing collaborative methods for technology development in surgery are insufficient.

Purpose of the Study:

• To develop next-generation image guidance and robotic systems for surgery.
• To train young researchers in the design of emerging surgical technologies.
• To study the collaborative process and methodologies for optimizing technology development in surgery.

Main Methods:

• Established the EU Research Training Network on Augmented Reality in Surgery (ARIS*ER).
• Utilized three applications as development vehicles and demonstrators.
• Studied teamwork and the process of identifying requirements and finding solutions.

Main Results:

• Developed novel augmented reality-based image guidance and robotic systems.
• Gained insights into user-centered, multidisciplinary design methodologies.
• The ARIS*ER approach effectively manages complex requirements and solutions in collaborative teams.

Conclusions:

• The ARIS*ER network successfully advanced augmented reality and robotic systems for surgery.
• The study provides a model for effective collaborative development of surgical technologies.
• This systems approach enhances the development process, leading to improved quality of care.