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Design of a virtual simulator for Transesophageal Echocardiography remote control

  • Jose Zarate
  • , Christina Pahl
  • Ilmenau University of Technology
  • Universiti Teknologi Malaysia

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Abstract

Cardiovascular diseases are the leading cause of global mortality accounting for more than 17 million deaths annually. This represents approximately 30 % of all global mortality with an increasing trend and consequent growth in the use of cardiac imaging systems. Transesophageal echocardiography represents a highly convenient method to diagnose heart pathologies and to monitor cardiac procedures. However, the impact of radiation, musculoskeletal disorders and human error lead to the consideration of remote controlling this procedure. This work presents the virtual design and control of an endoscope system within a human esophagus. Results include the performance of linear and nonlinear 1 DOF system models. An approach for the future development of a novel robotic Transesophageal Echocardiography control is presented.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationProceedings of the 2015 Pattern Recognition Association of South Africa and Robotics and Mechatronics International Conference, PRASA-RobMech 2015
PublisherInstitute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc.
Pages213-218
Number of pages6
ISBN (Electronic)9781467374507
DOIs
StatePublished - 16 Dec 2015
Externally publishedYes
EventPattern Recognition Association of South Africa and Robotics and Mechatronics International Conference, PRASA-RobMech 2015 - Port Elizabeth, South Africa
Duration: 25 Nov 201526 Nov 2015

Publication series

NameProceedings of the 2015 Pattern Recognition Association of South Africa and Robotics and Mechatronics International Conference, PRASA-RobMech 2015

Conference

ConferencePattern Recognition Association of South Africa and Robotics and Mechatronics International Conference, PRASA-RobMech 2015
Country/TerritorySouth Africa
CityPort Elizabeth
Period25/11/1526/11/15

UN SDGs

This output contributes to the following UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

  1. SDG 3 - Good Health and Well-being
    SDG 3 Good Health and Well-being

Keywords

  • Control
  • Endoscopic System
  • Robotics
  • Transesophageal Echocardiography
  • Virtual Simulator

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