Xiaorui Zhang, Andreas Keller, Mehran Armand, Alejandro Martin Gomez
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Abstract
Accurate depth estimation poses a significant challenge in egocentric Augmented Reality (AR), particularly for precision-dependent tasks in the medical field, such as needle or tool insertions during percutaneous procedures. Augmented Mirrors (AMs) provide a unique solution to this problem by offering additional non-egocentric viewpoints that enhance spatial understanding of an AR scene. Despite the perceptual advantages of using AMs, their practical utility has yet to be thoroughly tested. In this work, we present results from a pilot study involving five participants tasked with simulating epidural injection procedures in an AR environment, both with and without the aid of an AM. Our findings indicate that using AM contributes to reducing mental effort while improving alignment accuracy. These results highlight the potential of AM as a powerful tool for AR-enabled medical procedures, setting the stage for future exploration involving medical professionals.
在以自我为中心的增强现实(Augmented Reality,AR)中,准确的深度估计是一项重大挑战,尤其是对于医疗领域中依赖精度的任务,例如经皮手术中的针头或工具插入。增强镜(AM)为这一问题提供了独特的解决方案,它提供了额外的非自我中心视角,增强了对 AR 场景的空间理解。尽管使用增强镜具有感知上的优势,但其实际效用仍有待全面测试。在这项工作中,我们介绍了一项试点研究的结果,该研究涉及五名参与者,他们在 AR 环境中模拟硬膜外注射过程,包括使用和不使用 AM 的情况。我们的研究结果表明,使用调幅装置有助于减少脑力劳动,同时提高对准的准确性。这些结果凸显了AM作为AR辅助医疗程序的强大工具的潜力,为未来涉及医疗专业人员的探索奠定了基础。