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A preliminary study of using active vision guided robotic arm for bone drilling in a developing country
Mohd Zaid Abdullah1, Mohamed Saufi Awang2, Yew Chin Tan2
1Electrical Engineering School, University of Sains Malaysia, Kelantan, Kubang Kerian, Malaysia.
Summary
This study shows robotic arms can perform basic surgical tasks like burr holes on artificial skulls with accuracy up to 1.0 mm. Further refinement is needed for enhanced precision and capability in surgical applications.
Area of Science:
- Neurosurgery
- Robotics in Medicine
- Surgical Technology
Background:
- Assessing robotic arm capabilities for surgical procedures.
- Evaluating accuracy in performing burr holes on artificial skull models.
Purpose of the Study:
- To determine the precision and feasibility of using robotic arms for burr hole creation.
- To identify areas for improvement in robotic surgical systems.
Main Methods:
- Robotic systems were programmed to identify targets on artificial skull models.
- Burr holes were created by the robotic arm on models in various orientations.
Main Results:
- The accuracy of the robotic arm in performing burr holes ranged from 0.1 mm to 1.0 mm.
- Demonstrated capability for precise target recognition and execution.
Conclusions:
- Robotic arms show potential for executing fundamental surgical tasks.
- Further development is required to enhance accuracy and expand capabilities for complex surgical interventions.
