抄録
The tactile information is very important for medical front. In order to obtain tactile information even in an area where human cannot directly contact. This paper present 3-axis force sensing system attachable to flexible fiberscope utilizing high elastic fabric; panty stocking fabric. The system uses force visualization mechanism. Using elastic fabric, the system get many advantages. The main features are not usage of electrical signal, small size, low cost, high sensitive, and what three dimensional force can be measured. The main target application is neurosurgical examinations, but the system would be useful for other medical and non-medical examination using fiberscopes.
