A haptic interface robotic measurement system for breast engorgement

Breast engorgement, a potentially harmful condition among new mothers, is difficult to quantify objectively. We propose a system that can precisely quantify breast stiffness as an estimate of engorgement. The table-top system uses a multi-fingered haptic interface robotic hand that can simultaneousl...

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Published in2012 5th International Conference on Biomedical Engineering and Informatics pp. 781 - 785
Main Authors Mouri, Tetsuya, Imada, Yoko, Ishigure, Yasuhiko, Kawasaki, Haruhisa
Format Conference Proceeding
LanguageEnglish
Japanese
Published IEEE 01.10.2012
Subjects
breast engorgement
haptic interface
multi-finger hand
robot
stiffness
virtual reality
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Summary:Breast engorgement, a potentially harmful condition among new mothers, is difficult to quantify objectively. We propose a system that can precisely quantify breast stiffness as an estimate of engorgement. The table-top system uses a multi-fingered haptic interface robotic hand that can simultaneously measure fingertip force and position with high precision at multiple points. The system includes a support base, power supply, UDP/IP connection, and software for control, data entry and data analysis. The manipulation of the haptic hand is accomplished automatically. We tested the system with a breast exam simulator and found that the stiffness data obtained by the system can be used to objectively estimate breast engorgement.
ISBN:9781467311830
1467311839
DOI:10.1109/BMEI.2012.6513020