Optimizing inter-joint distances of robotic forceps for vertical needle driving in pediatric surgery: a virtual reality simulator study
We verified the impact of inter-joint distances on vertical needle driving, considering the narrow surgical workspace and the specific requirements of pediatric surgery. Our findings suggest that adjusting inter-joint distances can improve motion volume in vertical needle driving. However, further investigation is needed to assess its effects across different joint configurations.
Authors
- Kazuya Kawamura (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2736-1311)
- Satoshi Ieiri
- Masakazu Murakami (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9247-4216)
- Reiko Takahashi (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7959-3288)
- Masao Katayama (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0456-6728)
- Kota Aono
- Daisuke Akimitsu
- Hikaru Terazawa
Institutions
- Kagoshima University (JP)
- Chiba University (JP)
Publication Details
- Journal
- International Journal of Computer Assisted Radiology and Surgery
- Published
- 2025-10-29
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1007/s11548-025-03535-6
- Citations
- 1
- Primary Topic
- Soft Robotics and Applications
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.67
Funders
- Kayamori Foundation of Informational Science
- Kayamori Foundation of Informational Science Advancement
- Japan Society for the Promotion of Science