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Key Research Focus
  • Simulation-based training
  • Mixed reality for surgical navigation
  • Interactive avatars for patient and practitioner training
  • Remote collaboration and telepresence
  • 3D visualization of medical data
  • Human-robot interaction in AR environments
     

Projects

Mixed Reality Ultrasound Training Platform

This project focuses on developing an immersive VR/AR-based simulation platform designed specifically for ultrasound training. Featuring interactive avatars and integrated haptic feedback, the platform allows trainees to engage with realistic clinical scenarios. Real ultrasound data is converted into interactive 3D content, enabling hands-on learning in a controlled, risk-free environment. The system provides real-time feedback, helping practitioners refine their skills before performing procedures on actual patients.

Primary Themes:

  • Immersive simulation using VR/AR/Mixed Reality
  • Haptic feedback and interactive learning
  • Real ultrasound data integration and 3D visualization
     

Remote Robotic Ultrasound Scanning with Virtual Reality

 This project aims to enhance maternal and prenatal care by enabling remote ultrasound procedures through robotic teleoperation. Using the KUKA LBR Med robot, the system supports autonomous scanning and real-time 3D ultrasound reconstruction. Clinicians operate and monitor the scanning process via an immersive virtual reality interface, allowing for precise visualization, control, and diagnosis—even when the patient is in a distant location. This approach opens up new possibilities for delivering high-quality care in remote or underserved areas.
 

Primary Themes:

  • Robotic telemedicine for maternal and prenatal care
  • Virtual reality-based remote control and visualization
  • Autonomous scanning and real-time 3D ultrasound reconstruction
     

Publications

Shyam, A., Purayath, A., Keerthivasan, S., Akash, S.M., Govindaraju, A., Lakshmanan, M. and Sivaprakasam, M., 2023, August.

DOI:10.48550/arXiv.2309.03725

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