title: A compact high-definition low-cost digital stereoscopic video camera for rapid robotic surgery development.
abstract: Robotic surgical platforms require vision feedback systems, which often consist of low-resolution, expensive, single-imager analog cameras. These systems are retooled for 3D display by simply doubling the cameras and outboard control units. Here, a fully-integrated digital stereoscopic video camera employing high-definition sensors and a class-compliant USB video interface is presented. This system can be used with low-cost PC hardware and consumer-level 3D displays for tele-medical surgical applications including military medical support, disaster relief, and space exploration.
authors.affiliation: University of Nebraska-Lincoln, Department of Electrical Engineering, USA.
authors.forename: Jay
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Carlson
authors.forename: Jędrzej
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Kowalczuk
authors.forename: Eric
authors.initials: E
authors.lastname: Psota
authors.forename: Lance C
authors.initials: LC
authors.lastname: Pérez
mesh_terms: D003867:Depth Perception; D021621:Imaging, Three-Dimensional / Q000379:methods*; D019060:Minimally Invasive Surgical Procedures; D012371:Robotics; D020535:Video-Assisted Surgery / Q000191:economics* / Q000295:instrumentation*