DocumentCode :
3580142
Title :
A robotic system to simulate child birth design and development of the Pneumatic Artificial Muscle (PAM) birthing simulator
Author :
Smith, Sarah ; Brooker, Graham ; Mhajer, Aicha ; Wijeyaranthe, Ashan ; Phipps, Hala ; Hyett, John
Author_Institution :
Fac. of Med., Univ. of Sydney, Sydney, NSW, Australia
fYear :
2014
Firstpage :
1273
Lastpage :
1278
Abstract :
Often regarded as a mystery and a miracle, little is known about the quantifiable aspects of childbirth. This paper explores the use of robotics to replicate a segment of the child birthing process through the development of the Pneumatic Artificial Muscle (PAM) Birthing Simulator. This simulator has been developed as a tool to effectively train obstetricians and midwives in incidences of malposition, allowing for delicate hands-on procedures, such as manual rotation, to be practiced and reported on. Due to its purpose the PAM Birthing Simulator is required to present a lifelike birthing experience entailing a lifelike feel of foetal head and movements within the birth canal which is achieved through a combination of components and programing. The Simulator consists of a full pelvis housed in a maternal cover. The foetal head is fitted with sensors and is able to pass through the pelvis by following a curved trajectory like that experienced in real childbirth. The addition of a pelvic floor and silicone cap on the foetal skull increase the accuracy in replicating the childbirth experience. The PAM Birthing Simulator provides a foundation for further work in birth simulation, both for different stages of the birthing process and for the multitude of other complications that can arise during the birthing process.
Keywords :
digital simulation; medical computing; medical robotics; obstetrics; pneumatic actuators; robot programming; sensors; PAM birthing simulator; birth canal; birth simulation; child birth design simulation; child birthing process; components; foetal head; foetal movements; foetal skull; hands-on procedures; lifelike birthing experience; maternal cover; midwives obstetrician; obstetrician training; pelvic floor; pneumatic artificial muscle birthing simulator development; programming; robotic system; sensors; silicone cap; Force; Head; Manuals; Muscles; Pediatrics; Sensors; Training; PAM; POP-OUT trial; birth simulator; manual rotation; obstetrics & midwifery; pneumatic arteficial muscle;
fLanguage :
English
Publisher :
ieee
Conference_Titel :
Control Automation Robotics & Vision (ICARCV), 2014 13th International Conference on
Type :
conf
DOI :
10.1109/ICARCV.2014.7064499
Filename :
7064499
Link To Document :
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