Design and implementation of a two degree-of-freedom micromanipulation assessment system

W. T. Latt, E. S. Ananda, S. C.L. Ong, K. C. Veluvolu, C. Y. Shee, W. T. Ang

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Abstract

A two degree-of-freedom (DOF) micro motion sensing system to assess micromanipulation accuracy and physiological tremor has been developed. The system employs a position sensitive detector (PSD) module and a laser diode placed inside an instrument used in micromanipulation. A laser light is shined from the laser diode onto the PSD surface which is faced upward. The PSD detects the centroid position of the laser light spot falling onto its surface. A few markers are overlaid in a circular pattern on the PSD surface as reference for path dependent tests. Ambient light disturbance is eliminated by modulating the laser light on and off. Advantages and limitation of the system comparing to other similar systems are described.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationProceedings of the 30th Annual International Conference of the IEEE Engineering in Medicine and Biology Society, EMBS'08
PublisherIEEE Computer Society
Pages5640-5643
Number of pages4
ISBN (Print)9781424418152
DOIs
StatePublished - 2008
Event30th Annual International Conference of the IEEE Engineering in Medicine and Biology Society, EMBS'08 - Vancouver, BC, Canada
Duration: 20 Aug 200825 Aug 2008

Publication series

NameProceedings of the 30th Annual International Conference of the IEEE Engineering in Medicine and Biology Society, EMBS'08 - "Personalized Healthcare through Technology"

Conference

Conference30th Annual International Conference of the IEEE Engineering in Medicine and Biology Society, EMBS'08
Country/TerritoryCanada
CityVancouver, BC
Period20/08/0825/08/08

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