Table 1 Description of the role of each system for automatic coil placement.
From: Robotic transcranial magnetic stimulation in the treatment of depression: a pilot study
System | Role of each system | Specification |
|---|---|---|
Optical tracking system | Pose estimation of the TMS coil and human head | Volume accuracy: 0.3 mm |
Positioning robot | Placing the TMS coil precisely to the target area | Repeatability/Payload: 0.1 mm/5 kg |
Neuronavigation | Visualization of the brain and the TMS tool based on medical imaging data and CAD data | Compatible file format: DICOM, NIfTI |