Using collaborative haptics in remote surgical training

Gunn, Chris; Hutchins, Matthew; Stevenson, Duncan; Adcock, Matt; Youngblood, Patricia

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Using collaborative haptics in remote surgical training

Date

2005

Authors

Abstract

We describe the design and trial of a remotely conducted surgical master class, using a haptic virtual environment. The instructor was located in the United States and the class was in Australia. The responses of the audience and participants are presented.