Modelling and Haptic Interaction
Elastic rod modelling and bimanual manipulation with two haptic devices
Elastic Rod Modelling of Tubular Structures
Cosserat rod modelling of anatomical structures for surgical simulation
Virtual Surgical Prepping
Future surgeon learning surgical prepping on our haptic simulator
3D Anatomical Visualisation
Three dimensional visualisation of male pelvic anatomy
Digital Rectal Examination Haptic Training System
Junior doctor practicing the skills of DRE on our DiRECT training system
Haptic Otrhopaedic Training Simulator
Demonstration of our Dynamic Hip Screw (DHS) haptic orthopaedic training simulator
Our research and development activities include both software algorithms and hardware interfaces, as well as system integration, testing and validation. We are particularly interested in the use of virtual environments and haptics (force and touch feedback) in the context of education and training, with an emphasis on highly dexterous tasks such as those involved in performing a surgical operation or a medical examination. Our work can be broadly subdivided into Procedure modelling and simulation, Systems modelling and simulation, and AI modelling and simulation. Further information on our main research categories is accessible via the links below:
Research areas
General Enquiries
For further information on our research projects or current opportunities, please contact:
Professor of Surgical Computing and Simulation Science
Professor Fernando Bello
f.bello@imperial.ac.uk
+44 (0)20 3315 8231
