Middle-Ear Microsurgery Simulation to Improve New Robotic Procedures
Figure 1
RobOtol, a teleoperated system for middle ear microsurgery. (a) The surgeon uses a microscope and commands the robot with the haptic device, a Phantom Omni (Sensable, Wilmington, MA). (b) To avoid visual obstruction by the robot, a bulge is designed on the tool.