SHAPE SENSOR SYSTEMS WITH REDUNDANT SENSING

    公开(公告)号:US20250040996A1

    公开(公告)日:2025-02-06

    申请号:US18882391

    申请日:2024-09-11

    Abstract: A method of operating a shape sensing apparatus is provided. The method comprises receiving shape data from an elongated shape sensor having a first portion coupled to a reference fixture, a second portion coupled to an anatomic target, and a third portion coupled to the reference fixture. The first and third portions are maintained in a known kinematic relationship. The method further comprises determining a first shape of the elongated shape sensor between the first and second portions. The method further comprises determining a second shape of the elongated shape sensor between the third and second portions. The method further comprises determining a position of the second portion at the anatomic target from the first and second shapes.

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