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Development and evaluation of a haptic-visual learning system for surgical interventions

Aims and procedure

In this project, a haptic-visual training system for surgical interventions on complex bone structures using clinical volume data (CT, MRI) is realized, which is designed as a so-called "serious game" with immersive didactics. It thus forms a synergistic supplement to existing training and further education opportunities on animal models and fills the gap between "practicing on patients" and realistic virtual interaction through a haptic and visual learning experience.

Innovations and perspectives

The continuous training of medical staff in the field of minimally invasive surgery is thus not limited to a few specialized centers, but can also be extended to smaller clinics in rural areas. Such a broadening of practical training and further training in specialist surgical disciplines can make an important contribution to countering the shortage of specialists in rural areas.

Realization of minimally invasive hand surgery

Sub-project of the OTH Regensburg

Cooperation partner

OTH Regensburg team

  • Christoph Palm (Project Manager, Regensburg Medical Image Computing)
  • Johannes Maier (Regensburg Medical Image Computing)
  • Sonja Haug (Institute for Social Research and Technology Assessment)
  • Karsten Weber (Institute for Social Research and Technology Assessment)
  • Ulrike Scorna (Institute for Social Research and Technology Assessment)
  • Florian Olbrich (Sensor Application Center)

Funding

BMBF funding measure as part of the funding priority "ICT 2020 - Research for Innovation", funding reference 16SV7560

Period and volume

June 2016 to May 2019

Overall project: approx. €1.26 million, sub-project of OTH Regensburg: approx. €357 thousand