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A Framework for Computer Based Training to In Vitro Fertilization (IVF) Techniques

Authors:
Andrea Abate
Michele Nappi
Stefano Ricciardi

Keywords: visual-haptic interface; 3D object manipulation; virtual training

Abstract:
This paper presents a visual-haptic framework for the simulated training to some key procedures of the In Vitro Fertilization techniques which are become very popular to address several infertility conditions. Two of the most crucial procedures typically involved in the fertilization process, the Intra Cytoplasmic Sperm Injection (ICSI) and the Embryo Transfer (ET) are integrated in the system proposed. The aim is simulating them both at the visual and kinesthetic level by means of a specifically developed virtual environment. This environment includes the human egg, the selected sperm and the micro needles required during the ICSI as well as the catheter, the womb and the embryo involved in ET. The proposed approach exploits a two hand-based haptic devices mimicking the force feedback of the actual manipulation gear and a visual-haptic engine simulating the shape and the dynamic behavior of the main components involved in the two aforementioned stages of the artificial fertilization process.

Pages: 202 to 205

Copyright: Copyright (c) IARIA, 2011

Publication date: February 23, 2011

Published in: conference

ISSN: 2308-4138

ISBN: 978-1-61208-117-5

Location: Gosier, Guadeloupe, France

Dates: from February 23, 2011 to February 28, 2011