Force Feedback Sleeve Using Pneumatic and Micro Vibration Actuators

Abstract

The search for the best solution from the point of view of achieving a construction imitating the contact between the operator of the surgical device and the obstacle resulted in the origin of a concept involving the use of a special armband or a sleeve. This chapter presents two types of haptic feedback concepts that can be used to translate force feedback from the sensors of STIFF-FLOP system. The first concept is based on the design concept of a pneumatic feedback system, and on the working principles of a blood pressure measuring sleeve used in medical diagnostics. The second concept includes the use of miniature seismic inductors. In addition, this chapter reviews a design of various inductors. This interesting area of human–machine interface can significantly increase the amount of information coming to the operator allowing for more precise and safe control. This solution may help to reduce the risk of operation with the robot in the surgical robot control console.