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  • Medical simulation and training
  • Human-robot interaction
  • Physical examination techniques

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  • Abdominal palpation is a critical diagnostic skill requiring extensive physician training.
  • Current palpation simulators lack realistic patient feedback, particularly vocal pain expressions.
  • Integrating auditory and visual pain cues can improve training efficacy.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To develop and evaluate a robopatient with integrated vocal and facial pain expression capabilities.
  • To assess the potential of this simulator for abdominal palpation training.
  • To gather expert feedback for future system enhancements.

Main Methods:

  • Development of a robopatient with an abdominal phantom capable of real-time feedback.
  • Integration of vocal and facial pain expressions triggered by palpation force and location.
  • Pilot study and evaluation by clinical experts to assess functionality and gather feedback.

Main Results:

  • The robopatient successfully provided real-time facial and vocal pain expressions.
  • Pilot study demonstrated the potential of vocal pain integration in palpation simulators.
  • Clinical experts provided evaluations and suggestions for system improvement.

Conclusions:

  • The proposed robopatient offers a controllable and realistic platform for abdominal palpation training.
  • Real-time vocal and facial pain expressions significantly enhance the simulator's educational value.
  • Further development is needed to address limitations and expand functionalities.