Robotic ultrasound: An initial feasibility study

Figure 1 Robotic ultrasound. A and B: Robotic ultrasound setup, which includes patient site; C: Doctor site.

Figure 2 Ultrasound images of abdominal organs acquired using a probe mounted on the robotic arm. A: Liver; B: Gall bladder; C: Right kidney; D: Left kidney; E: Spleen; F: Urinary bladder.

Figure 3 Quality details of images acquired using robotic arm ultrasound. UB: Urinary bladder.

Figure 4 Comparison between conventional and robotic ultrasound regarding the need for repeat imaging.

Figure 5 Histogram showing results of the doctor satisfaction survey.

Figure 6 Histogram showing results of the patient satisfaction survey.