Computer Vision News - June 2022

42 Best Demo Award the center of the lumen. Also, the system saves precious time, which can help patients avoid complications like sepsis in certain time- sensitive procedures. Since the project’s outset, the team has been in touch with clinicians, including Elena De Momi from the Polytechnic University of Milan , who has been key in keeping the PhD students in regular contact with surgeons. “ Initially, we had a video call with surgeons to understand the exact problems they are having, ” Sanat tells us. “ Everything we’re trying to solve comes directly from their input. We interact regularly, they provide feedback, and we go back and forth to see how we should proceed. ” Martina and Sanat are modest when we “ We have a graphical user interface where you can see the endoscopic view from the camera, as well as the 3D shape reconstructed, and the runtime of the device given by FBG sensors registered on the organ. The system offers localization by taking one X-ray at the beginning of the procedure to register with the EM trackers, and then you always know where you are. ” The platform reduces the physical load on users with improved ergonomics compared to current endoscopic device controllers. On top of this, autonomous control reduces the cognitive load , allowing users to focus on what’s most important while supporting less experienced operators. Even under manual control, the information extracted from the camera is fed back to the user to ensure the tip is always directed towards Martina Finocchiaro Sanat Ramesh