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François Louveau

2 accepted papers

2022

Safe endoscope holding in minimally invasive surgery: zero stiffness and adaptive weight compensation

ICRA 2022poster

One of the major functions brought by robots in Minimally Invasive Surgery is endoscope holding. This consists, for the user, in placing the camera at a desired location which the robot will maintain still once he/she releases it. This behavior is usually achieved with rigid position servoing, leadi…

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2021

Fall detection for robotic endoscope holders in Minimally Invasive Surgery

IROS 2021poster

Classic Minimally Invasive Surgery (MIS) is an ergonomic burden for assistants and surgeons. The former need to adopt uncomfortable positions for hours while holding a camera to track the latter’s gestures inside the patient. This incurs assistant’s muscle fatigue which can lead to tremor or drift o…

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