Researchers from the Chinese University of Hong Kong and the Federal Institute of Technology Zurich (ETH Zürich) conducted an innovative medical intervention. Using a PlayStation controller, they successfully performed an endoscopy on a pig more than 9,300 kilometers away in Hong Kong.
This procedure was led by Alexandre Mezo, a postdoctoral fellow at ETH’s Multiscale Robotics Laboratory, under the supervision of Prof. and Dr. Bradley Nelson. Mesot operated the endoscope from Zurich while watching the intervention live via remote control PlayStation 3 Move.
According to a Fox News report, in addition to the PlayStation 3 Move, the controller has also been used in other similar interventions DualSense PlayStation 5, the next-generation controller that delivers greater precision and enhanced tactile response thanks to haptic feedback technology and adaptive triggers.
This type of technology allows you to navigate more precisely inside the body, as magnetic endoscope an external magnetic field can be manipulated. This allows for complex maneuvers such as reversals or taking biopsies, which is an important advance for remote surgery.
Surgeons use PlayStation controller to perform remote endoscopies | Source: The Chinese University of Hong Kong
Challenges and potential of this technology
Implementing console peripherals in these types of procedures also presents significant challenges. One of the main tasks is to create a internet connection reliable and high speed, as well as the provision of a current connection and quality between the remote surgeon and the local staff at the intervention site.
Also, according to a Fox News report, it’s also important that everyone robotic systems are in an ideal position to prioritize patient safety and avoid compromising patient safety during the procedure. This involves careful maintenance and testing of the equipment before each intervention.
This is how remote endoscopy worksFuente: Wiley, Advanced Intelligent Systems
Despite the challenges, this technology can benefit regions where local specialists are not available to perform such complex operations. The ability to perform surgery remotely can expand access to care in remote areas, improving patient outcomes.
In conclusion, using console controllers to perform remote endoscopy This not only represents a significant advance in medicine, but also paves the way for future research and development in the field of remote surgery.
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