Enhancing Security for Robot-Assisted Surgery through Advanced Authentication Mechanisms Over 5G Networks

Abstract

The adoption of robotic surgical procedures over wireless 5G networks has increased rapidly in recent years, providing improved precision and patient outcomes. However, the security and reliability of the end-to-end information between the surgeon's control console and the robotic system are critical concerns. This paper proposes a solution to enhance the security and reliability of the authentication process in robot-assisted surgery by enhancing existing authentication mechanisms. The proposed solution builds upon the existing Transport Layer Security (TLS) protocol, and introduces additional security measures, including biometric authentication and multi-factor authentication while minimizing latency and delay in transmission. The effectiveness of the proposed solution is evaluated through simulation and testing, demonstrating its ability to provide enhanced security for robot-assisted surgery. The proposed solution has the potential to provide an additional layer of security while staying in realistic bounds of latency and delay in data transmission.