title: Novel force resolver designs for a haptic surgery simulator.
abstract: This paper presents the results of an investigation into the design of low cost, four degree of freedom force/torque resolvers for use in compact haptic devices for surgical training. Two designs using piezo-resistive sensors are described and one using strain gauges. The advantages and disadvantages of each approach are stated and conclusions presented.
authors.affiliation: Mechatronics in Medicine Laboratory, Department of Mechanical Engineering, Imperial College London, SW7 2AZ, London, UK.
authors.forename: Aleksandar
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Zivanovic
authors.forename: Edward
authors.initials: E
authors.lastname: Dibble
authors.forename: Brian
authors.initials: B
authors.lastname: Davies
mesh_terms: D003198:Computer Simulation; D004867:Equipment Design; D013525:Surgical Instruments; D013514:Surgical Procedures, Operative; D006113:United Kingdom; D014584:User-Computer Interface