FIBER OPTIC SHAPE SENSING

Fiber optic shape sensing technology reconstructs and displays the entire shape of a thin, flexible optical fiber.

When integrated into medical devices, fiber optic provides surgeons and robotic platforms with unprecedented 3D perspective on the location, control and navigation of surgical tools, enables endless opportunities in robotic control, and frees patients from harmful radiative imaging alternatives.

Whenever line of sight is not an option, shape sensing provides the critical information required to make the right decision in the most difficult environments.

Medical MARKET FOR FIBER OPTIC SHAPE SENSING

FIBER OPTIC SHAPE SENSING IN MEDICAL APPLICATIONS

SHAPE SENSING ENABLES A REVOLUTION IN THE GUIDANCE, NAVIGATION, AND CONTROL OF MEDICAL DEVICES

  • Navigation of tortuous anatomy
  • Catheters and endoscopes
  • Robotic surgery
  • MRI receiver coil location and shape for image correction and optimization
  • Orthopedic surgical tool position, control, and alignment
  • Biomechanics movement measurement

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  • Pioneering Precision and Safety: The Future of Neurostimulator Implant Procedures with Fiber Optic Shape Sensing
    In the ever-evolving landscape of medical technology, one tantalizing possibility is the integration of Fiber Optic Shape Sensing technology into various neurostimulator implant procedures. This innovative approach holds the potential to enhance precision, reduce radiation exposure, streamline procedures, and significantly reduce complications for physicians. In this blog post, we will explore how Fiber Optic Shape … Read more
  • Transforming Knee Replacement Surgery: The Impact of 3D Shape Sensing
    Knee replacement surgeries, or arthroplasties, represent a significant area of modern orthopedic medicine. These procedures offer hope and relief to countless patients grappling with debilitating knee pain, primarily due to severe arthritis. The human knee, a critical weight-bearing joint, plays a fundamental role in our daily activities, ranging from basic locomotion to complex athletic endeavors. … Read more
  • TSSC Honored with Prestigious Luis Villalobos Award
    Mid Atlantic Bio Angels (MABA), a NY-based life angel investor group, is pleased to announce that its nominee The Shape Sensing Company (TSSC) has received the prestigious 2023 Luis Villalobos Award in recognition of industry innovation by disruptive companies operating at the forefront of their respective fields, who have been recently financed by members of … Read more