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The use of haptics in medical applications
Author(s) -
Fager PJ
Publication year - 2004
Publication title -
the international journal of medical robotics and computer assisted surgery
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.556
H-Index - 53
eISSN - 1478-596X
pISSN - 1478-5951
DOI - 10.1002/rcs.4
Subject(s) - haptic technology , computer science , variety (cybernetics) , human–computer interaction , software , interface (matter) , feeling , surgical procedures , simulation , operating system , medicine , artificial intelligence , surgery , psychology , social psychology , bubble , maximum bubble pressure method
Explains the need for haptics (feeling of touch) in medical simulation systems. Describes a variety of laparoscopic training systems and other surgical simulators. Highlights the Reachin Technologies AB Application Programming Interface (API) which is a software tool that significantly speeds up the development of surgical simulators. Copyright © 2004 Robotic Publications Ltd.