An MR-compatible force sensor based on FBG technology for biomedical application

Saccomandi, Paola; Caponero, M.; Polimadei, Andrea; Francomano, M. T.; Formica, Domenico; Accoto, Dino; Tamilia, Eleonora; Taffoni, Fabrizio; Pino, Giovanni Di; Schena, Emiliano

doi:10.1109/embc.2014.6944929

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“…Saccomandi et al [136] presented the design and characterization of a force sensor based on an FBG. The proposed sensor was based on a sensing element made up of a fiber optic and two FBGs reflecting two distinct Bragg peaks.…”

Section: Force Measurement Using Optical Fibersmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…Piezoelectric [93,94] Micromanipulation [95] Physiological parameters sensing [96,100] Robot-assisted microinjection [97] Pressure sensor [98] Tactile sensor [102] Cold heading monitoring [103] Acupuncture monitoring [106,107] Weight measurement [109] Robotics [110] Ultrasonic tools [111] Automation assembly system [113] Elasticity measurement [114] Tactile sensor for robotic gripper Shape memory alloys [118][119][120] Strain feedback Magnetostrictive [121] Car brake system [125] Stiffness measurement [126] Tactile sensor for object recognition [127] Tactile sensor for stiffness measurement [128] Industrial control, robotics [129] Impact force sensor [130] Drilling, machining, power transmission Optical fibers [131,140] Minimally invasive surgery [132,135] Vitreoretinal microsurgery [133] Soft tissue indentation [134] Cardiac ablation [136] Object manipulation [137] Grip force measurement [138] Ground reaction force measurement, collision detection [139] Catheter…”

Section: Ref Applicationmentioning

confidence: 99%

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Performance of Smart Materials-Based Instrumentation for Force Measurements in Biomedical Applications: A Methodological Review

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The introduction of smart materials will become increasingly relevant as biomedical technologies progress. Smart materials sense and respond to external stimuli (e.g., chemical, electrical, mechanical, or magnetic signals) or environmental circumstances (e.g., temperature, illuminance, acidity, or humidity), and provide versatile platforms for studying various biological processes because of the numerous analogies between smart materials and biological systems. Several applications based on this class of materials are being developed using different sensing principles and fabrication technologies. In the biomedical field, force sensors are used to characterize tissues and cells, as feedback to develop smart surgical instruments in order to carry out minimally invasive surgery. In this regard, the present work provides an overview of the recent scientific literature regarding the developments in force measurement methods for biomedical applications involving smart materials. In particular, performance evaluation of the main methods proposed in the literature is reviewed on the basis of their results and applications, focusing on their metrological characteristics, such as measuring range, linearity, and measurement accuracy. Classification of smart materials-based force measurement methods is proposed according to their potential applications, highlighting advantages and disadvantages.

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Section: Force Measurement Using Optical Fibersmentioning

confidence: 99%

Section: Ref Applicationmentioning

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Performance of Smart Materials-Based Instrumentation for Force Measurements in Biomedical Applications: A Methodological Review

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“…The authors have tested the force sensing forceps in chicken embryos and in-vivo rabbit experiments and have demonstrated the efficacy of the developed instrument to provide consistent force measurements in the clinical environment. Further, FBG being immune to EMI, are considered as one of the best candidates for sensing applications in MRI environments such as functional MRI-guided rehabilitation and MRI-guided minimally invasive interventional procedures [166][167][168][169][170].…”

Section: Other Biomedical Applicationsmentioning

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Fiber grating sensors and their recent applications in biomedical domain

Kavitha

Pant

Sood

et al. 2023

J. Opt.

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AbstractSensors play an important role in measuring various physio chemical and biological parameters. Biomedical applications of sensors include early level diagnosis of diseases, treatment technique enhancement and also monitoring the effect of medical techniques using suitable biomedical devices. The sensors which are deemed suitable for biomedical applications need to be fast, accurate, flexible, small, and most importantly, biocompatible. The inherent advantages of fiber optic sensors, such as small foot print, electrical passiveness, multiplexing capability and fast response make them the most preferred for biomedical sensing applications. Fiber optics sensors are generally used in the measurement of parameters such as temperature, strain, pressure, displacement, angle, and force. and find applications in diverse regimes like structural health monitoring, shape sensing, seismic sensing; in the bio medical domain, they have been deployed in gait analysis, pulse rate monitoring, body joint angle measurements, acquisition of respiratory parameters, cardiovascular parameters and many more. Despite being a topic of significant interest in biomedical applications, the adoptablility of optical sensors in clinical practice is not very encouraging. Hence, there is a need to address the reasons for the same, and the present review aims to highlight some critical areas. The present review paper primarily discusses the optical fibre grating techniques: their fabrication methods, the applications of these sensors in biophysical and biomechanical measurements, bio proteins and biomarker detection in body fluids. The review also discusses the bottlenecks in the clinical application of these sensors. The comparison of the performance of the optical fibre sensors with other sensing techniques is also discussed in this review paper.

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“…Saccomandi et al [57] developed a 1-DOF MRI-compatible force sensor for generic biomedical applications. They presented two prototypes.…”

Section: Fiber Optic Force Sensing Principlesmentioning

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Fiber-Optic Force Sensors for MRI-Guided Interventions and Rehabilitation: A Review

Iordachita

Tokuda

et al. 2017

IEEE Sensors J.

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Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) provides both anatomical imaging with excellent soft tissue contrast and functional MRI imaging (fMRI) of physiological parameters. The last two decades have witnessed the manifestation of increased interest in MRI-guided minimally invasive intervention procedures and fMRI for rehabilitation and neuroscience research. Accompanying the aspiration to utilize MRI to provide imaging feedback during interventions and brain activity for neuroscience study, there is an accumulated effort to utilize force sensors compatible with the MRI environment to meet the growing demand of these procedures, with the goal of enhanced interventional safety and accuracy, improved efficacy and rehabilitation outcome. This paper summarizes the fundamental principles, the state of the art development and challenges of fiber optic force sensors for MRI-guided interventions and rehabilitation. It provides an overview of MRI-compatible fiber optic force sensors based on different sensing principles, including light intensity modulation, wavelength modulation, and phase modulation. Extensive design prototypes are reviewed to illustrate the detailed implementation of these principles. Advantages and disadvantages of the sensor designs are compared and analyzed. A perspective on the future development of fiber optic sensors is also presented which may have additional broad clinical applications. Future surgical interventions or rehabilitation will rely on intelligent force sensors to provide situational awareness to augment or complement human perception in these procedures.

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An MR-compatible force sensor based on FBG technology for biomedical application

Cited by 7 publications

References 14 publications

Performance of Smart Materials-Based Instrumentation for Force Measurements in Biomedical Applications: A Methodological Review

Performance of Smart Materials-Based Instrumentation for Force Measurements in Biomedical Applications: A Methodological Review

Fiber grating sensors and their recent applications in biomedical domain

Fiber-Optic Force Sensors for MRI-Guided Interventions and Rehabilitation: A Review

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