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M Gromniak¹, N Gessert², T Saathoff²

¹Institute of Medical Technology, Hamburg University of Technology, Hamburg, Germany. martin.gromniak@tuhh.de.

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Using raw spectral Optical Coherence Tomography (OCT) data with deep learning improves force estimation accuracy for fiber-optical sensors integrated into needles during robotic procedures. This enhanced calibration method offers precise feedback for needle navigation.

Keywords:

Deep learning Force estimation Optical coherence tomography Raw data

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Area of Science:

Biomedical Engineering
Optical Sensing Technologies
Robotics in Medicine

Background:

Accurate needle placement is critical for medical procedures like biopsies and brachytherapy.
Fiber-optical sensors integrated into needle tips can provide crucial force feedback for navigation.
Optical Coherence Tomography (OCT) is a valuable imaging modality for visualizing tissue during interventions.

Purpose of the Study:

To investigate the calibration of OCT for sensing forces during robotic needle placement.
To determine if using raw spectral OCT data improves deep learning-based force estimation compared to reconstructed OCT data.

Main Methods:

Development of three novel, robust needle designs with integrated fiber-optical sensors.
Calibration of sensors using Convolutional Neural Networks (CNNs) trained on OCT data.
Comparison of CNN performance using raw spectral OCT signals versus reconstructed depth profiles.

Main Results:

The largest CNN model, when trained with raw spectral OCT data, achieved a lower mean absolute error (5.81 mN) compared to using reconstructed data (8.04 mN).
This demonstrates superior performance of raw data input for force estimation.

Conclusions:

Deep learning utilizing raw spectral OCT data enhances the accuracy of force estimation for needle-tip sensors.
The developed needle design and calibration method provide a highly accurate fiber-optical sensing solution for measuring forces during needle navigation.