Selective tessellation algorithm for modeling interactions between surgical instruments and tissues

Yunhe Shen, Venkat Devarajan, Robert Eberhart, Mark Watson, Jitesh Butala

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2 Scopus citations

Abstract

We present a selective spatial tessellation algorithm that is specifically optimized for instrument-to-tissue and instrument-to-instrument collision detection cases, which are the essential part of interaction modeling in surgery simulation with haptic feedback. Virtual surgeries demand haptic rate collision solutions only when instruments are involved in collisions. Other collision cases can be processed at slower rates. The proposed selective tessellation algorithm is capable of differentiating among various collision cases and assigning different priorities to their processing. Without making assumptions about any object movement, the algorithm derives clipping volume as collision detection regions which tightly enclose the objects of interest. Results of implementation of the algorithm in a surgical simulation are provided.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Title of host publicationMedicine Meets Virtual Reality 14 - Accelerating Change in Healthcare
Subtitle of host publicationNext Medical Toolkit, MMVR 2006
PublisherIOS Press
Pages506-511
Number of pages6
ISBN (Print)1586035835, 9781586035839
StatePublished - 2006
EventMedicine Meets Virtual Reality 14 - Accelerating Change in Healthcare: Next Medical Toolkit, MMVR 2006 - Long Beach, CA, United States
Duration: Jan 24 2006Jan 27 2006

Publication series

NameStudies in Health Technology and Informatics
Volume119
ISSN (Print)0926-9630
ISSN (Electronic)1879-8365

Other

OtherMedicine Meets Virtual Reality 14 - Accelerating Change in Healthcare: Next Medical Toolkit, MMVR 2006
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CityLong Beach, CA
Period1/24/061/27/06

Keywords

  • Collision detection
  • Collision response
  • Object modeling and virtual reality

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Biomedical Engineering
  • Health Informatics
  • Health Information Management

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