EMG-Based Adaptation of Anisotropic Virtual Fixtures for Robot-Assisted Surgical Resection and Dissection

• URL: http://arxiv.org/abs/2606.13340v1
• Date: Thu, 11 Jun 2026 13:29:55 GMT
• Title: EMG-Based Adaptation of Anisotropic Virtual Fixtures for Robot-Assisted Surgical Resection and Dissection
• Abstract summary: This paper addresses the development of an adaptive assistance system for robot-assisted laparoscopic surgery.<n>We propose a novel framework for an adaptive and anisotropic virtual fixture.<n>We introduce an intuitive control interface that modulates the fixture's geometry in real-time based on the surgeon's intent.
• Score: 0.27998963147546146
• License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0/
• Abstract: In this paper, we address the development of an adaptive assistance system for robot-assisted laparoscopic surgery, specifically for delicate tasks such as Resection and Dissection. Even if Virtual Fixtures offer significant advantages for guiding a surgeon's movements, conventional Virtual Fixtures are often defined by fixed geometries, lacking the flexibility to adapt to the surgical workflow or the surgeon's immediate intent. To address these limitations, we propose a novel framework for an adaptive and anisotropic virtual fixture. In addition, we introduce an intuitive control interface that modulates the fixture's geometry in real-time based on the surgeon's intent, inferred from EMG signals. This approach allows the surgeon to dynamically expand or disengage the constraint by contracting their forearm muscles, enabling seamless transitions between precise guided motion and free repositioning of the tool. Experimental results from a pilot user study, based on a standardized surgical training task, demonstrate the effectiveness of the proposed method. The system showed significant improvements in task accuracy and movement consistency, alongside a reduction in perceived cognitive load, effort, and frustration.

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