Hsueh, Yu-Ting (National Taiwan University), Chen, Cheng-Wei (National Taiwan University)

Assisting Teleoperated Closure of Patent Ductus Arteriosus with Haptic Feedback

Scheduled for presentation during the Regular Session "Human-Robot Interaction" (FrAT5), Friday, July 18, 2025, 11:00−11:20, Room 109

Joint 10th IFAC Symposium on Mechatronic Systems and 14th Symposium on Robotics, July 15-18, 2025, Paris, France

This information is tentative and subject to change. Compiled on August 2, 2025

Abstract

Teleoperated robotic microsurgery faces critical challenges due to the absence of direct 3D depth perception and haptic feedback, which are essential for precision and safety in delicate procedures like Patent Ductus Arteriosus (PDA) closure. To address these limitations, we developed a novel phase-specific haptic guidance system that leverages RGB-D visual data to provide adaptive feedback without relying on force sensors. This design mitigates the risks of tissue damage, reduces cognitive load, and improves operational confidence. The effectiveness of the system is demonstrated through simulations, and future work includes validation in real surgical environments.