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Haptic Feedback Control in Medical Robotics

  • 1st Edition - September 1, 2026
  • Latest edition
  • Editors: Pushan Kumar Dutta, Shubham Goswami, Kamal Kant Hiran, Raul Villamarin Rodriguez, Hemachandran Kannan
  • Language: English

Haptic Feedback Control in Medical Robotics explores the transformative role of haptic technology on robotic surgical procedures, a vital area of innovation for biomedical engine… Read more

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Description

Haptic Feedback Control in Medical Robotics explores the transformative role of haptic technology on robotic surgical procedures, a vital area of innovation for biomedical engineers, covering their fundamental principles, practical applications, and the collaborative efforts required for their development. Through a blend of theoretical insights and real-world case studies, it highlights how haptic feedback can restore the sense of touch, enabling the execution of complex procedures with enhanced precision and safety. It serves as an indispensable resource for biomedical engineers and researchers, providing essential knowledge on the latest advancements, design challenges, and regulatory considerations surrounding haptic technology in medical robotics.

By bridging the divide between engineering and clinical practice, it equips readers with the tools and understanding necessary for the future of surgical innovation, underscoring the critical role of tactile sensation in advancing robotic systems.

Key features

  • Provides a thorough introduction to haptic feedback, including its principles, types, and mechanisms
  • Presents case studies that illustrate successful implementations of haptic feedback in robotic surgeries
  • Discusses future trends and innovations, preparing readers for the evolving landscape of medical robotics

Readership

Biomedical Engineers, Researchers, and Medical Device Developers focused on the design and advancement of robotic systems and haptic technology; Healthcare technology professionals involved in integrating innovative solutions into surgical practices, as well as graduate students and academics studying biomedical engineering or related fields

Table of contents

Section 1. Foundations of Haptic Medical Robotics

1. Introduction to Haptic Feedback in Medical Robotics

1.1 Overview of haptic technology

1.2 The role of haptics in medicine and robotics

1.3 Historical development and current state of the field


2. Fundamentals of Human Touch Perception

2.1 Central Nervous System (CNS) and Peripheral Nervous System (PNS) in touch

2.2 Action Potential (AP) and sensory processing

2.3 Just Noticeable Difference (JND) and Detection Threshold (DT) in haptics


3. Haptic Sensing Technologies

3.1 Electromyography (EMG) and force sensing

3.2 Inertial Measurement Units (IMU) in haptic devices

3.3 Electrical Resistance Tomography (ERT) for touch sensing

Section 2. Design and Feedback Mechanisms

4. Haptic Feedback Mechanisms

4.1 Vibrotactile feedback and Eccentric Rotating Mass (ERM) actuators

4.2 Force feedback and kinesthetic interfaces

4.3 Ultrasonic haptics and mid-air tactile feedback


5. Haptic Interface Design for Medical Applications

5.1 Ergonomics and User Experience (UX) in medical haptics

5.2 Wearable haptic devices for healthcare professionals

5.3 Phantom Hand Map (PHM) and intuitive control interfaces


6. Advanced Actuator Technologies in Medical Haptics

6.1 Piezoelectric actuators and their medical applications

6.2 Shape Memory Alloys (SMA) and Shape Memory Polymers (SMP) in haptic devices

6.3 Linear Resonant Actuators (LRA) for precise tactile feedback

Section 3. Applications in Surgery and Training

7. Haptic Feedback in Minimally Invasive Surgery

7.1 Laparoscopic surgery and haptic challenges

7.2 Robotic surgical systems with force feedback

7.3 Teleoperation and haptic data transmission in surgery


8. Tactile Feedback Systems for Telesurgery focuses on haptic feedback for precision in remote surgeries


9. Design Frameworks for Multi-Modal Haptic Medical Robots explores integrative frameworks for haptic robotic systems


10. Haptic Interfaces in Rehabilitation Robotics highlights haptics in physical rehabilitation and recovery


11. Virtual Reality (VR) and Augmented Reality (AR) in Medical Training

11.1 Haptic-enabled VR simulators for surgical training

11.2 AR systems with tactile feedback for medical education

11.3 Multimodal feedback in immersive medical simulations

Section 4. Cognitive Integration and Intelligence

12. Brain-Computer Interfaces (BCI) and Haptic Feedback

12.1 Neurofeedback (NF) and haptic stimulation

12.2 BCI-controlled prosthetics with tactile sensing

12.3 Prospects of direct neural interfaces for haptics


13. Artificial Intelligence in Haptic Medical Systems

13.1 Machine Learning (ML) for adaptive haptic interfaces

13.2 Deep Neural Networks (DNN) in haptic signal processing

13.3 Reinforcement Learning (RL) for optimizing haptic feedback


14. Energy Efficiency in Haptic Medical Devices

14.1 Dynamic Voltage and Frequency Scaling (DVFS) in wearable haptics

14.2 Energy harvesting techniques: Triboelectric Nanogenerators (TENG)

14.3 Battery-less haptic devices for medical applications


15. Security and Privacy in Haptic Medical Systems

15.1 Encryption methods for haptic data transmission

15.2 Blockchain technology for secure haptic telemedicine

15.3 Ethical considerations in haptic data collection and use

Product details

  • Edition: 1
  • Latest edition
  • Published: September 1, 2026
  • Language: English

About the editors

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Pushan Kumar Dutta

Dr. Pushan Kumar Dutta is an Associate Professor at Amity University Kolkata who has carved a distinctive niche in academia with over 12 years of academic experience. He earned his Ph.D. from Jadavpur University in 2015, followed by postdoctoral work as an Erasmus Mundus Scholar at the University of Oradea in Romania in 2016, which laid the foundation for a career drive for a position in institution of academic excellence. At the forefront of his contributions is an impressive editorial portfolio. Dr. Dutta has meticulously curated and edited over 60 books in the past couple of years for globally recognized publishers such as Springer, Elsevier, IET, Taylor & Francis, Cambridge Scholar Publishers, Degruyter, and IGI Global. His role as the manager of the "Sustainable Industrial Engineering Systems" book series for CRC Press further underscores his influence in shaping scholarly discourse on sustainability and engineering innovation. His editorial expertise spans rapidly evolving domains including artificial intelligence in healthcare, Industry 5.0 technologies, quantum computing applications,aviation and digital transformation strategies. A dedicated mentor and educator, Dr. Dutta has consistently empowered his students to excel and innovate, guiding them to garner international recognition through competitions like the Johnson Control International Whitepaper contest and Ideathon 5.0. His contributions to nurturing young talent have been acknowledged through accolades such as the "Mentor of Change" award by NITI Aayog, along with the prestigious Young Faculty Awards in 2018 and 2024. Complementing his teaching and editorial endeavors is an extensive research portfolio that includes over 200 Scopus-indexed publications, two pioneering Indian patents, and an Indian copyright. His professional recognitions extend to prestigious memberships and fellowships, including Senior Membership at the Indian Institute of Engineering, a Threws Fellowship, and a Fellowship at the EnTech Foundation. Dr. Dutta’s academic journey also includes significant teaching stints as an Assistant Professor at RGMCET in Nandyal, Andhra Pradesh, and as a lecturer for the Marine Electro Technology course at DG Shipping Taratala.

Affiliations and expertise
Assistant Professor, Grade III, School of Engineering and Technology, Amity University, Kolkata, India

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Shubham Goswami

Dr. Shubham Goswami is currently an Assistant Professor at the Institute of Management, Nirma University, Ahmedabad. He holds a doctoral degree in Computer Science and a Master's in Business Administration. His research focuses on technology adoption, information systems, and ICT for development and sustainability, with interests in digital transformation and the circular economy. Dr. Goswami has presented his research at numerous national and international conferences and has published over 40 research papers in reputable journals and edited volumes. Additionally, he serves as a reviewer for various esteemed national and international journals. He has also been involved in research projects funded by the European Union and the Indian Council of Social Science Research, Government of India, specifically focusing on sustainability. Dr. Goswami's contributions to academia and research reflect his commitment to advancing knowledge in his field.
Affiliations and expertise
Assistant Professor, Institute of Management at Institute of Management, Nirma University, Ahmedabad, India

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Kamal Kant Hiran

Dr. Kamal Kant Hiran has over 18 years of academic and research experience, having published 15 international books with reputable publishers such as BPB Publications, IGI Global, and De Gruyter. His book, “Cloud Computing: Master the Concepts, Architecture and Applications with Real-World Examples and Case Studies,” has gained popularity in both Indian and international markets, achieving bestseller status in emerging technology trends. Dr. Hiran has significantly contributed to technological transformation and has received numerous awards, including international travel grants for conferences in Poland and Germany, the Best Research Paper Award at the University of Gondar, and the IEEE Liberia Subsection Founder Award. He has published 74 scientific papers in SCI/Scopus/Web of Science and IEEE journals, holds three Indian patents and one Australian patent, and has traveled internationally for research collaborations. His research interests include cloud computing, machine learning, and intelligent IoT, earning recognition from various media and esteemed organizations worldwide.

Affiliations and expertise
Research Associate Professor, Sir Padampat Singhania University, India

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Raul Villamarin Rodriguez

Dr. Raul Villamarin Rodriguez is the Vice President of Woxsen University, where he holds the Steven Pinker Professorship in Cognitive Psychology and the Classavo Chair in Integrative Research and Digital Learning. He is also an Adjunct Professor at Universidad del Externado in Colombia and serves on the International Advisory Boards of IBS Ranepa in Russia and the University of Pécs Faculty of Business and Economics. Dr. Rodriguez represents India on the PRME i5 Expert Pedagogy Group and holds a Ph.D. in Artificial Intelligence and Robotics Process Automation in Human Resources. His expertise includes machine learning, deep learning, natural language processing, and quantum artificial intelligence. He is a registered expert in these fields with the European Commission and was nominated for the Forbes 30 Under 30 Europe 2020 list. Dr. Rodriguez has co-authored two reference books, published over 70 research papers, and is a regular contributor to various magazines on analytics and emerging technologies. He also serves as a journal reviewer and associate editor for several publications, including IEEE.

Affiliations and expertise
Professor and Vice President, Woxsen University, India

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Hemachandran Kannan

Dr. Hemachandran Kannan is a Professor in the Department of Artificial Intelligence & Business Analytics at Woxsen University, India, where he holds the Zita Zoltay Paprika Chair in Decision Sciences and Business Economics, as well as the Course5i Chair in Business Analytics and Machine Learning. With 15 years of teaching and 5 years of research experience, he is a dedicated educator skilled in AI and Business Analytics. After earning a Ph.D. in Embedded Systems, Dr. Kannan shifted his focus to interdisciplinary research. He has served as a resource person at numerous national and international conferences and has lectured on AI and Business Analytics topics. Recognized as Best Faculty at Woxsen University (2021-2022) and Ashoka Institute of Engineering & Technology (2019-2020), he has expertise in Natural Language Processing, Computer Vision, and autonomous systems.

Affiliations and expertise
Department of Artificial Intelligence and Business Analytics, Woxsen University, India