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Da Vinci Research Kit (DVRK)

The da Vinci Research Kit (dVRK) is a research platform based on the da Vinci Surgical System developed and distributed by Intuitive Surgical Inc. The kit is a collection of first-generation da Vinci components that can be used to assemble a telerobotics platform which provides complete access to all levels of control via open source electronics and software. The platform consists of a surgeon’s console to tele-operate the surgery and a patient side system where the surgery takes place. The surgeon’s console consists of two Master Tool Manipulators, each having 8 DOF for dexterous and natural hand manipulation, and a foot-pedal tray. On the other side at the patient’s end, there are two Patient Side Manipulators, which are controlled by the two Master Tool Manipulators. The interface between the two components is based on custom hardware consisting of motor-controllers, coupled with FPGAs and connected to a PC running the control loops.The DVRK can be exploited for interfacing with different master manipulators, for testing force-feedback strategies, of for the integration on novel tools for surgery.

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Key features:
  • External viewer
  • Open access to all level of control
  • Console + two robotic arms (8DOF)
  • Teleoperation robot
  • RS-232 (over USB) and Bluetooth communication
Possible applications:
  • Better estimation of interaction forces during surgical procedures (e.g. integration of haptic feedbacks)
  • Development of innovative control strategies (e.g. new algorithms for dynamic parameters identification)
  • Development of innovative robotic tools (e.g. Surgical Manipulation, Surgical Interventions/Tasks, Haptics)

Technical specifications

Control:Open source platform
DoF:16 (slave arms)
Software:ROS

Access information

Corresponding infrastructureSchool of Advanced Studies Sant'Anna
The BioRobotics Institute
LocationViale Rinaldo Piaggio, 34 56025 Pontedera PI, Italy
Unit of accessWorking day

Additional information

http://research.intusurg.com/dvrkwiki/index.php?title=Main_Page
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This project has received funding from the European Union’s Horizon 2020 research and innovation programme under grant agreement No 730994

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Dissemination
The RAIN Hub: Human-Robot Interaction for Nuclear Workshop – SEPTEMBER 28 – 29, 2020
26 August 2020
The RAIN Hub: Human-Robot Interaction for Nuclear Workshop – SEPTEMBER 28 – 29, 2020
TERRINet SUCCESS STORY: “Flow-field” and “Neuromuscular” Control Algorithms for AAN Gait Rehabilitation Tested On Lopes Exoskeleton for Potential Commercial Use
25 June 2020
TERRINet SUCCESS STORY: “Flow-field” and “Neuromuscular” Control Algorithms for AAN Gait Rehabilitation Tested On Lopes Exoskeleton for Potential Commercial Use
TERRINet ONLINE SUMMER SCHOOL: Deep learning perception on Robotics, Human-Robot Interaction, Robot Navigation, and Assistive Robotics
8 June 2020
TERRINet ONLINE SUMMER SCHOOL: Deep learning perception on Robotics, Human-Robot Interaction, Robot Navigation, and Assistive Robotics
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