Technical note: Design and validation of an open-source library of dynamic reference frames for research and education in optical tracking

A. Brown, Ali Uneri, T. De Silva, A. Manbachi, J. H. Siewerdsen

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Abstract

Purpose: Dynamic reference frames (DRFs) are a common component of surgical tracking systems, but there is a limited number of commercially available, valid tool designs, presenting a limitation to researchers in image-guided surgery and other communities. This work presents the development and validation of a large, open-source library of DRFs for passive optical tracking systems. Methods: Ten groups of DRF designs were generated according to an algorithm based on intra-and inter-Tool design constraints. Validation studies were performed using a Polaris Vicra tracker (NDI) to compare the performance of each DRF in group A to a standard commercially available reference tool, including: Tool-Tip pivot calibration and measurement of fiducial registration error (FRE) on a computercontrolled bench Results: The resulting library of DRFs includes 10 groups-one with 10 DRFs and nine with 6. Each group includes one tool geometrically equivalent to a common commercially available DRF (NDI #8700339). Fiducial registration error (FRE) was 0.15 ± 0.03 mm, indistinguishable from the reference. Conclusions: The library of custom DRF designs perform equivalently to common, commercially available reference DRFs and present a multitude of distinct, simultaneously-Trackable DRF designs. The open-source library contains files suitable to 3D printing as well as tool definition files ready to download for research purposes.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Title of host publicationMedical Imaging 2018
Subtitle of host publicationImage-Guided Procedures, Robotic Interventions, and Modeling
EditorsBaowei Fei, Robert J. Webster
PublisherSPIE
ISBN (Electronic)9781510616417
DOIs
StatePublished - 2018
EventMedical Imaging 2018: Image-Guided Procedures, Robotic Interventions, and Modeling - Houston, United States
Duration: Feb 12 2018Feb 15 2018

Publication series

NameProgress in Biomedical Optics and Imaging - Proceedings of SPIE
Volume10576
ISSN (Print)1605-7422

Other

OtherMedical Imaging 2018: Image-Guided Procedures, Robotic Interventions, and Modeling
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CityHouston
Period2/12/182/15/18

Keywords

  • Dynamic Reference Frame
  • Infrared Tracking
  • Open-Source
  • Optical Tracking
  • Rigid Body Tool
  • Three-Dimensional Printing

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Electronic, Optical and Magnetic Materials
  • Biomaterials
  • Atomic and Molecular Physics, and Optics
  • Radiology Nuclear Medicine and imaging

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