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PathFinder image guided robot for neurosurgery

Patrick A. Finlay, Paul S. Morgan

Year
2003
Citations
12

Abstract

This paper discusses the benefits that arise from the use of a robot arm for guiding neurosurgical operations. The design and operation of the PathFinder, safety issues and the accuracies that can be obtained and the use of a robot held camera for system calibration are described.

Keywords

PathfinderRobotComputer scienceCalibrationNeurosurgeryMedical physicsArtificial intelligenceComputer visionMedicineSurgery

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