Using ForceForm, a dynamically deformable interactive surface, for palpation simulation in medical scenarios

Jessica Tsimeris, Duncan Stevenson, Tom Gedeon, Matt Adcock

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    Abstract

    We present the initial exploration of using ForceForm, a dy- namically deformable interactive surface, for an application in the medical domain. ForceForm provides direct dynamic interaction which is soft and malleable. We are interested in pursuing its use as a training tool in medical scenarios which involve the direct interaction with human skin. As an example of this, we have developed a palpation training application. Previous work in this area uses haptic devices which do not have the soft and direct interaction exhibited by ForceForm. This workshop paper details our palpation application and a discussion of the findings of an expert user consultation involving a doctor and a massage therapist.

    Original languageEnglish
    Title of host publicationSMI 2013 - Proceedings of the 2013 ACM Workshop on Smart Material Interfaces
    Subtitle of host publicationAnother Step to a Material Future, Co-located with ICMI 2013
    PublisherAssociation for Computing Machinery (ACM)
    Pages19-22
    Number of pages4
    ISBN (Print)9781450325622
    DOIs
    Publication statusPublished - 2013
    Event2013 ACM Workshop on Smart Material Interfaces: Another Step to a Material Future, SMI 2013 - Co-located with ICMI 2013 - Sydney, NSW, Australia
    Duration: 13 Dec 201313 Dec 2013

    Publication series

    NameSMI 2013 - Proceedings of the 2013 ACM Workshop on Smart Material Interfaces: Another Step to a Material Future, Co-located with ICMI 2013

    Conference

    Conference2013 ACM Workshop on Smart Material Interfaces: Another Step to a Material Future, SMI 2013 - Co-located with ICMI 2013
    Country/TerritoryAustralia
    CitySydney, NSW
    Period13/12/1313/12/13

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