WO 2018/046962 A1 - Force sensor plate

Abstract

The present invention provides a force sensor plate for use in a training apparatus for simulating minimally invasive surgery. The force sensor plate comprises: a frame configured to support a tissue-sheet through which an incision can be made to simulate minimally invasive surgery using at least one surgical tool; and a sensor system configured to sense the force and/or torque applied to the tissue-sheet at the incision by the at least one surgical tool.status: publishe