The use of haptics in medical applications

Explains the need for haptics (feeling of touch) in medical simulation systems. Describes a variety of laparoscopic training systems and other surgical simulators. Highlights the Reachin Technologies AB Application Programming Interface (API) which is a software tool that significantly speeds up the development of surgical simulators. Copyright © 2004 Robotic Publications Ltd.

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