OPERABLE DOG

Veterinary Surgical Simulator

This prototype surgical simulator was developed in response to a veterinary friend describing just how little surgical experience is available to veterinary students.

 

Intended primarily as a procedural familiarisation tool, the simulator was designed to be accessible by any student using comparatively low-end technology (their standard PC, plus a second mouse for ambidexterity).

 

A high-end version, incorporating multi-player (surgical team) functionality, haptic interface and 3D projection systems is in development for use in tertiary institutions.