The Living Anatomy Program

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The Living Anatomy Program
David A. Fineberg, MD
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Main Theme

• Its easier to integrate the human hand into the
  development of computer interfaces than it is to
  try to replicate its complexity with haptic
  technology

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Project Goals

• Reproduce the experience of being in the
  operating room by developing advanced computer
  interfaces for teaching human anatomy and
  surgical techniques

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How do we achieve this?

• Utilize the complex sensory abilities of the
  human hand as an interface component
• Create anatomic structures with tactile qualities
  similar to in-vivo human structures
• Interface these structures to the computer via
  position sensors
• Build a visual environment around it
• Link motion of physical and virtual objects so
  they are synchronized in real time

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Dr. Fineberg Dr. Kesavadas

• Physical Models

• Interface and Virtual
• Environment

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How does an organ feel?
It doesnt feel like this!
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Fresh Cadaver Live Surgery
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Physical Model Sculpting
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Modeling Organs in the Anatomy Lab
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Peritoneal Cavity Cast
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This is just the beginning, think of the
possibilities!
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