Sensorized surgical forceps for robotic-assisted minimally invasive surgery

Uikyum Kim, Yong Bum Kim, Jinho So, Dong Yeop Seok, Hyouk Ryeol Choi

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Abstract

A novel force-sensing mechanism for surgical robotic systems is required for further innovation of robotic-assisted minimally invasive surgery (RMIS). In this paper, novel sensorized surgical forceps are presented with five-degree-of-freedom (5-DOF) force/torque (F/T) sensing capability: a grasping force, a 3-DOF manipulating force, and a rotational torque acting at the forceps. Two compact 3-DOF force sensors are integrated into the proximal region on two jaws of the forceps to measure 5-DOF F/T. The forceps also present important advantages for actual use in RMIS, such as miniaturization, compatible configuration to various shapes of surgical forceps, and packaged sensor electronics. In this study, the forceps are designed and manufactured at a low cost and are even disposable. To evaluate the forceps in a surgical robotic environment, the instrument is installed in a surgical robot, named S-Surge. In the environment, the 5-DOF F/T sensing capability is evaluated through comparison with reference sensors.

Original languageEnglish
Article number8328910
Pages (from-to)9604-9613
Number of pages10
JournalIEEE Transactions on Industrial Electronics
Volume65
Issue number12
DOIs
StatePublished - Dec 2018

Keywords

  • 5-DOF F/T sensing
  • minimally invasive surgery
  • sensorized surgical forceps
  • surgical robot

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