Prior methods of patient care have changed in recent years due to the availability of
minimally invasive surgical platforms for endovascular interventions. These platforms have …

The field of tactile sensation, which involves the perception of mechanical stimuli through
pressure on the skin, has advanced notably with the integration of fiber optic tactile sensors …

Force sensing is important for surgical robotics in order to realize surgical palpation and
ensure surgical safety. In this article, we design a compact triaxial force sensor based on …

This article proposes a fiber Bragg grating (FBG)-based high-precision sensor for
cardiovascular pulse monitoring in real time. The sensor prototype mainly consists of a force …

With the advances of robot technology in the medical field, robotic palpation has been a
research hot topic and attracted wide attention. Tumor recognition is considered as a …

Interventional therapy is one of the most effective methods for diagnosing and treating
vascular-related diseases at present. It relies on achieving precise and safe navigation of …

Objective: To accurately achieve distal contact force, a novel temperature-compensated
sensor is developed and integrated into an atrial fibrillation (AF) ablation catheter. Methods …

The athletes' ability to control their elbow joint and hand gestures is essential to shooting
accuracy in precision sports. Fiber Bragg grating (FBG) technology can be used to monitor …

In robot-assisted pelvic fracture reduction surgery, precise control of the traction needle is
essential for successful traction of the fractured bone to align with the anastomotic position …

This article proposes a miniature triaxial force-temperature sensor based on fiber Bragg
grating (FBG) for catheter ablation. The sensor comprises two miniature flexible hinges, a …