Miniature image guided three-axis scanning and positioning system

Dragan Avirovik; Digant Dave; Shashank Priya

doi:10.1117/12.917524

29 March 2012 Miniature image guided three-axis scanning and positioning system

Dragan Avirovik, Digant Dave, Shashank Priya

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Proceedings Volume 8343, Industrial and Commercial Applications of Smart Structures Technologies 2012; 83430H (2012) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.917524
Event: SPIE Smart Structures and Materials + Nondestructive Evaluation and Health Monitoring, 2012, San Diego, California, United States

Abstract

We have developed a high precision three axes scanning and positioning system for integration with Multifunctional Image Guided Surgical (MIGS) Platform. The stage integrates three main components: an optical coherence tomography (OCT) probe, laser scalpel and suction cup. The requirements for this stage were to provide scanning area of 400mm2, resolution of less than 10 microns and scanning velocity in the range of 10 - 40 mm/s. The stage was modeled using computer aided design software NX Unigraphics. In addition to the parameters mentioned above, additional boundary conditions for the stage were set as low volume and modularity. Optimized stage model was fabricated by using rapid prototyping technique that integrates low cost stepper motors, threaded rod drive train and a stepper motor controller. The EZ4axis stepper motor controller was able to provide 1/8th microstep resolution control over the motors, which met the criterion desired for the MIGS platform. Integration of computer controlled three-axis stage with MIGS platform provides the opportunity for conducting intricate surgical procedures using remote control or joystick. The device is image guided using the OCT probe and it is able to pin point any location requiring a laser scalpel incision. Due to the scanning capabilities, a high quality threedimensional image of the tissue topography is obtained which allows the surgeon to make a confident decision of where to apply the laser scalpel and make an incision.

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Dragan Avirovik, Digant Dave, and Shashank Priya "Miniature image guided three-axis scanning and positioning system", Proc. SPIE 8343, Industrial and Commercial Applications of Smart Structures Technologies 2012, 83430H (29 March 2012); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.917524

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