Force Tracking With Feed-Forward Motion Estimation for Beating Heart Surgery

The manipulation of fast-moving, delicate tissues in beating heart procedures presents a considerable challenge to the surgeon. A robotic force tracking system can assist the surgeon by applying precise contact forces to the beating heart during surgical manipulation. Standard force control approach...

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Main Authors: Yuen, Shelten G. (Author), Perrin, Douglas P. (Author), Vasilyev, Nikolay V. (Author), del Nido, Pedro J. (Author), Howe, Robert D. (Contributor)
Other Authors: Harvard University- (Contributor)
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE), 2012-03-30T18:05:08Z.
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