Abstract

In this work we demonstrate two separate forms of augmented reality environments for use with minimally-invasive surgical techniques. In Chapter 2 it is demonstrated how a video feed from a webcam, which could mimic a laparoscopic or endoscopic camera used during an interventional procedure, can be used to identify the pose of the camera with respect to the viewed scene and augment the video feed with computer-generated information, such as rendering of internal anatomy not visible beyond the image surface, resulting in a simple augmented reality environment. Chapter 3 details our implementation of a similar system to the one previously mentioned, albeit with an external tracking system.

Additionally, we discuss the challenges and considerations for expanding this system to support an external tracking system, specifically the Polaris Spectra optical tracker. Because of the relocation of the tracking origin to a point other than the camera center, there is an additional registration step necessary to establish the position of all components within the scene. This modification is expected to increase accuracy and robustness of the system.

Library of Congress Subject Headings

Endoscopic surgery--Technological innovations; Augmented reality

Publication Date

11-2015

Document Type

Thesis

Student Type

Graduate

Degree Name

Computer Engineering (MS)

Department, Program, or Center

Computer Engineering (KGCOE)

Advisor

Cristian Linte

Advisor/Committee Member

Raymond Ptucha

Advisor/Committee Member

Andreas Savakis

Comments

Physical copy available from RIT's Wallace Library at RD33.53 .B46 2015

Campus

RIT – Main Campus

Plan Codes

CMPE-MS

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