Quantitative Assessment of Microsurgical Skills

TypeSemester project
Split40% theory, 30% software, 30% experiment
KnowledgePython, deep learning; Pytorch, MuJoCo and human behaviour modeling a plus
SubjectsSoftware development, data analysis
SupervisionLuyin Hu, Soheil Gholami

Surgical training is moving toward objective skill assessment to reduce subjectivity and bias. This project analyzes hand motion data from a microsurgical anastomosis task, integrating state-of-the-art hand–object interaction techniques with simulation-based analysis of anatomical force and stiffness properties to reveal the principles that differentiate surgical performance and expertise.

Approach

  • Review methods for hand–object pose reconstruction, pattern recognition, and biomechanical simulation.
  • Preprocess and extract features from hand motion data; assess the added value of force measurements.
  • Implement and compare algorithms to identify performance-related patterns.

Expectation

  • Strong self-motivation and interest in deep technical exploration.
  • Well-documented, reproducible code for data processing and modeling.
  • Clear and concise report summarizing methodology, results, and insights.