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IEEE “Communications Technology Changing the World” Competition
Advanced Technique for Tele-operated Surgery Using an Intelligent Head-mount Display System
Advanced Technique for Tele-operated Surgery Using an Intelligent Head-mount Display System
Irvin S. Cardenas and Jong-Hoon Kim
Abstract
Recent medical-robotic developments have enabled tele-operated surgery to become a powerful treatment option when a surgeon is not available locally. However, even though tele-surgery has improved greatly, certain developments regarding the interaction between a surgeon and the remote surgical room is still in need of improvement, especially image display and camera movement. First, the use of two-dimensional imaging during tele-surgery causes a loss in depth perception, orientation and hand-eye disassociation. Likewise, the use of stationary screens can cause neck-strain to a surgeon. Also, an issue highest priority concerns the quality of data transmission during the real-time video streaming of a tele-operated surgery.
To approach these issues, we propose a new head-mounted device that provides a more ergonomic and intuitive feeling to tele-operational surgeons. This device allows them to naturally control the view of the camera via head movement, hence providing a three-dimensional view. And by enabling the head-mount display to provide the remote surgical camera with orientation information, our application-level Quality of Service framework can adjust image quality to prevent excess delay and jitter during robotic tele-surgical video. Thus, our device can provide high quality video, as well as a more natural and ergonomic feeling to performing tele-operated surgery.
[ To appear in the Proceedings of the 29th Southern Biomedical Engineering Conference (SBEC), Miami, May 2013 ]Pull paper : SBEC2013_0150_Advanced Technique for Tele-operated Surgery Using an Intelligent Head-mount Display System.pdf
Smart Global Positioning System for Autonomous Delivery Robots in Hospitals
Smart Global Positioning System for Autonomous Delivery Robots in Hospitals
Francisco Peleato, Mangai Prabakar, and Jong-Hoon Kim
Abstract
Autonomous delivery robots have been employed in several hospitals across the United States to transport medical equipment, medicine, and food. However, they still face many difficulties, especially with the localization of robots within buildings, since most robots are currently using outdated techniques such as landmark recognition, beacons, or RFID tags. These methods are not only imprecise and unreliable but they also require a careful setup/distribution of special hardware in the hospital. Additional sensing and computing power are also needed for searching and detecting of landmarks, ultimately increasing manufacturing costs.
We propose an innovative solution with a Smart Global Positioning System (S-GPS) framework and a novel algorithm for tracking delivery robots using multilateration technique with optimal number of references. The S-GPS framework enables to compute coordinates of all static sensors and mobile robots within the building and allows for fault tolerance in case of sensor failures. The algorithm provides precise localization of patients and delivery robots for improved navigation.
[ To appear in the Proceedings of the 29th Southern Biomedical Engineering Conference (SBEC), Miami, May 2013 ]Full paper: SBEC2013 Smart Global Positioning System for Autonomous Delivery Robots in Hospitals.pdf
A Framework For Affordable Telemedicine Service
A Framework For Affordable Telemedicine Service
Uwe J. Cerron, Nagarajan Prabakar, and Jong-Hoon Kim
Abstract
Paraplegic patients require periodic assessments that often need to be performed by paraplegia specialists, but
these specialists may not always be available at the patient location. In this paper, we propose a framework that enables
medical institutions to provide a high quality of service to a large number of patients at their homes or nearest medical
institutions. This framework allows patients in remote locations to access specific medical specialists from anywhere. Our
proposed framework focuses on providing a robust high resolution video stream that allows for the physician to
establish live communication with the patient and medical assistant at the remote location using smartphones. Medical
assistants will collect vital signs such as temperature, pulse rate and blood pressure. High Efficiency Video Coding
(HEVC/h.265 codec) used in this framework improves data compression over the popular h.264. HEVC enables specialists
to reach patients at remote locations and to provide qua lity medical service. Through this scheme, physicians can
exchange expertise with colleagues, patients can have access to remote specialists, and medical experts can treat more patients
by reducing travel. Our solution provides a cost effective and time efficient approach in extending the reach of specialists.
[ To appear in the Proceedings of the 29th Southern Biomedical Engineering Conference (SBEC), Miami, May 2013 ]Applications Still Available
Applications are still available for the Discovery Lab until the end of the month of April. To apply check the Brochure and the Application Form, and email your resume and application to Discovery Lab (discoverylab@cis.fiu.edu) or bring them directly to the lab (ECS-232).
Areas of Interest
A. Robotics Project
1) Robot Design & Manufacturing
2) Circuit Design & Embedded Programming
3) Robot Motion Controlling
4) Robot Vision Controlling
5) Human-Robot-Interface Design & Programming
B. Application Program Project
1) App development (iPhone & Android)
2) Web development ( Web & Database )
C. Smart Home Project
1) Home Automation System Development
2) Sensor Network
D. VEX robot Competition
1) VEX Robot Design
2) RobotC Programming
E. Event & Public Relation
1) Web and Event Management
2) Media Relations
3) Public Relations
Applications now available!
Discovery Lab is Looking for New Talent Students
Applications for the Discovery Lab are available now available until Sunday, April 14 2013.
To apply check the Brochure and the Application Form, and email your resume and application to Discovery Lab (discoverylab@cis.fiu.edu) or bring them directly to the lab (ECS-232).
If the link doesn’t work, copy and paste the addresses directly.
Brochure: http://tinyurl.com/DiscoveryLabBrochure-pdf
Application: http://tinyurl.com/
Areas of Interest
A. Robotics Project
1) Robot Design & Manufacturing
2) Circuit Design & Embedded Programming
3) Robot Motion Controlling
4) Robot Vision Controlling
5) Human-Robot-Interface Design & Programming
B. Application Program Project
1) App development (iPhone & Android)
2) Web development ( Web & Database )
C. Smart Home Project
1) Home Automation System Development
2) Sensor Network
D. VEX robot Competition
1) VEX Robot Design
2) RobotC Programming
E. Event & Public Relation
1) Web and Event Management
2) Media Relations
3) Public Relations