Abstract-This research developed novel stiffness sensing system attachable to endoscope. The system is an extension of our previous force sensing systems utilizing force visualization mechanism. The sensing part is attached to endoscopes. The force is visualized at the sensing part, and can be measured as visual information via endoscopes. The sensing part also has a structure of limiting the pressing amount. By measuring force at the limitation, the stiffness can be measured. The developed sensing part has the features of no electrical components, disposable, simple, easy sterilization, MRI-compatibility, and low-cost. The validation of the system was experimentally shown.
We also proposed a stiffness sensing system based on the force visualization mechanism REF .
Visualization method based stiffness sensing system for endoscopes
2015 37th Annual International Conference of the IEEE Engineering in Medicine and Biology Society (EMBC)
2015 37th Annual International Conference of the IEEE Engineering in Medicine and Biology Society (EMBC)
Computer Science Medicine