Optical fiber shape sensing is a form of distributed sensing that uses scattered signals from a multi-core fiber to determine curvature and twist rate to produce the shape of a given structure. The technology will enable cutting-edge applications in the fields of robotic and standard minimally invasive surgery – such as real-time position tracking, instrument and catheter navigation, force. Fiber Optic Shape Sensing is an innovative Optical Fiber Sensing Technology that uses a fiber optic cable to continuously track the 3D shape and position of a dynamic object (with unknown motion) in real-time without visual contact. Quickly and easily recognize the sensor status by simply looking at the fiber head.
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