TY - CHAP A1 - Khaled, W. A1 - Bruhns, Otto T. A1 - Reichling, S. A1 - Böse, Holger A1 - Baumann, Michael A1 - Monkman, Gareth J. A1 - Egersdörfer, Stefan A1 - Meier, Alexander A1 - Klein, Dagmar A1 - Freimuth, Herbert A1 - Ermert, Helmut T1 - A haptic sensor-actuator-system based on ultrasound elastography and electrorheological fluids for virtual reality applications in medicine T2 - CARS 2003 : computer assisted radiology and surgery ; proceedings of the 17th International Congress and Exhibition London, June 25 - 28, 2003 N2 - Mechanical properties of biological tissue represent important diagnostic information and are of histological relevance (hard lesions, "nodes" in organs: tumors; calcifications in vessels: arteriosclerosis). The problem is, that such information is usually obtained by digital palpation only, which is limited with respect to sensitivity. It requires intuitive assessment and does not allow quantitative documentation. A suitable sensor is required for quantitative detection of mechanical tissue properties. On the other hand, there is also some need for a realistic mechanical display of those tissue properties. Suitable actuator arrays with high spatial resolution and real-time capabilities are required operating in a haptic sensor actuator system with different applications. The sensor system uses real time ultrasonic elastography whereas the tactile actuator is based on electrorheological fluids. Due to their small size the actuator array elements have to be manufactured by micro-mechanical production methods. In order to supply the actuator elements with individual high voltages a sophisticated switching and control concept have been designed. This haptic system has the potential of inducing real time substantial forces, using a compact lightweight mechanism which can be applied to numerous areas including intraoperative navigation, telemedicine, teaching, space and telecommunication. Y1 - 2003 SP - 1354 PB - Elsevier CY - Amsterdam ER - TY - JOUR A1 - Khaled, W. A1 - Ermert, Helmut A1 - Bruhns, Otto T. A1 - Reichling, S. A1 - Böse, Holger A1 - Baumann, Michael A1 - Monkman, Gareth J. A1 - Egersdörfer, Stefan A1 - Meier, Alexander A1 - Klein, Dagmar A1 - Freimuth, Herbert T1 - Haptic sensor-actuator-system based on ultrasound elastography and electrorheological fluids for virtual reality applications in medicine JF - Studies in health technology and informatics, Medicine Meets Virtual Reality (MMVR) N2 - Mechanical properties of biological tissue represent important diagnostic information and are of histological relevance (hard lesions, "nodes" in organs: tumors; calcifications in vessels: arteriosclerosis). The problem is, that such information is usually obtained by digital palpation only, which is limited with respect to sensitivity. It requires intuitive assessment and does not allow quantitative documentation. A suitable sensor is required for quantitative detection of mechanical tissue properties. On the other hand, there is also some need for a realistic mechanical display of those tissue properties. Suitable actuator arrays with high spatial resolution and real-time capabilities are required operating in a haptic sensor actuator system with different applications. The sensor system uses real time ultrasonic elastography whereas the tactile actuator is based on electrorheological fluids. Due to their small size the actuator array elements have to be manufactured by micro-mechanical production methods. In order to supply the actuator elements with individual high voltages a sophisticated switching and control concept have been designed. This haptic system has the potential of inducing real time substantial forces, using a compact lightweight mechanism which can be applied to numerous areas including intraoperative navigation, telemedicine, teaching, space and telecommunication. Y1 - 2003 VL - 11 IS - 94 SP - 144 EP - 150 PB - IOS Press ER - TY - CHAP A1 - Khaled, W. A1 - Bruhns, Otto T. A1 - Reichling, S. A1 - Böse, Holger A1 - Baumann, Michael A1 - Monkman, Gareth J. A1 - Egersdörfer, Stefan A1 - Meier, Alexander A1 - Freimuth, Herbert A1 - Tunayar, A. A1 - Ermert, Helmut T1 - A New Haptic Sensor Actuator System for Virtual Reality Applications in Medicine T2 - Medical Image Computing and Computer-Assisted Intervention - MICCAI 2003: 6th International Conference, Montréal, Canada, November 15-18, 2003, Proceedings Y1 - 2003 SN - 978-3540204626 SP - 132 EP - 140 PB - Springer ER -