학술논문

An End-to-End Learning-Based Control Signal Prediction for Autonomous Robotic Colonoscopy
Document Type
Periodical
Source
IEEE Access Access, IEEE. 12:1280-1290 2024
Subject
Aerospace
Bioengineering
Communication, Networking and Broadcast Technologies
Components, Circuits, Devices and Systems
Computing and Processing
Engineered Materials, Dielectrics and Plasmas
Engineering Profession
Fields, Waves and Electromagnetics
General Topics for Engineers
Geoscience
Nuclear Engineering
Photonics and Electrooptics
Power, Energy and Industry Applications
Robotics and Control Systems
Signal Processing and Analysis
Transportation
Robots
Colonoscopy
Hysteresis motors
Deep learning
Pulleys
Bending
Visualization
Medical robotics
Visual servoing
Autonomous system
deep learning
robotic colonoscopy
visual servo control
Language
ISSN
2169-3536
Abstract
We introduce a novel 3 degrees-of-freedom based robotic colonoscopy system that performs the necessary movements for colonoscopy while working within the movement range of a flexible colonoscope (FC). In addition, we have developed deep learning models to generate motor control signals directly from input images without the need for motor control signal labels. The first presented model comprises a deep learning algorithm for predicting steering points and an image-based visual servo control (IBVS) algorithm for generating the motor control signal. The experiments showed that the proposed model’s cecal intubation time (CIT) and rate (CIR) are comparable to those of human operators, despite requiring a shorter training time. Furthermore, we propose a model that replaces the IBVS algorithm with a deep learning algorithm that does not rely on rotation angles. The second model showed similar CIT (165s) and CIR (92%) compared to the first model. Finally, the last model, which solely comprises a single deep learning algorithm, demonstrates a reduction in CIT (127s) and an increase in CIR (96%), resulting in reduced physical demand for operators, improved safety, and shorter patient recovery time.