IMPACTOR MECHANISM FOR VIRTUAL REALITY SURGERY SIMULATION SYSTEM AND TELESURGERY

摘要

An impactor mechanism for virtual or telepresence surgery comprises a base. An impactor shaft has a first end and a second end, a handle portion being provided at the second end. A rotational joint(s) is between the first end of the impactor shaft and the base, the joint providing two or more rotational degrees of freedom to the impactor shaft. Sensors are in the impactor mechanism for measuring an orientation of the impactor shaft relative to the base, and for measuring at least an impact force on the impactor shaft, for use in virtual surgery.