Title
A Collaborative Virtual Environment for the Simulation of Temporal Bone Surgery
Abstract
We describe a framework for training-oriented simulation of temporal bone surgery. Bone dissection is simulated visually and haptically, using a hybrid data representation that allows smooth surfaces to be maintained for graphic rendering while volumetric data is used for haptic feedback. Novel sources of feedback are incorporated into the simulation platform, including synthetic drill sounds based on experimental data and simulated monitoring of virtual nerve bundles. Realistic behavior is modeled for a variety of surgical drill burrs, rendering the environment suitable for training low-level drilling skills. The system allows two users to independently observe and manipulate a common model, and allows one user to experience the forces generated by the other's contact with the bone surface. This permits an instructor to remotely observe a trainee and provide real-time feedback and demonstration.
Year
DOI
Venue
2004
10.1007/978-3-540-30136-3_40
Lecture Notes in Computer Science
Keywords
Field
DocType
real time,haptic feedback,data representation
Computer vision,Experimental data,Computer science,Simulation,Temporal bone surgery,Collaborative virtual environment,Hybrid data,Artificial intelligence,Drill,Rendering (computer graphics),Volumetric data,Haptic technology
Conference
Volume
ISSN
Citations 
3217
0302-9743
25
PageRank 
References 
Authors
2.53
3
5
Name
Order
Citations
PageRank
Dan Morris11691100.70
Christopher Sewell216414.96
Nikolas H. Blevins311413.03
Federico Barbagli456148.21
Kenneth Salisbury5252.53