5 papers
Investigating Robot Control Policy Learning for Autonomous X-ray-guided Spine Procedures
Florence Klitzner, Blanca Inigo, Benjamin D. Killeen +4
Imitation learning-based robot control policies are enjoying renewed interest in video-based robotics. However, it remains unclear whether this approach applies to X-ray-guided pro…
3D Path Planning for Robot-assisted Vertebroplasty from Arbitrary Bi-plane X-ray via Differentiable Rendering
Blanca Inigo, Benjamin D. Killeen, Rebecca Choi +6
Robotic systems are transforming image-guided interventions by enhancing accuracy and minimizing radiation exposure. A significant challenge in robotic assistance lies in surgical…
FluoroSAM: A Language-promptable Foundation Model for Flexible X-ray Image Segmentation
Benjamin D. Killeen, Liam J. Wang, Blanca Inigo +5
Language promptable X-ray image segmentation would enable greater flexibility for human-in-the-loop workflows in diagnostic and interventional precision medicine. Prior efforts hav…
An Intrinsically Explainable Approach to Detecting Vertebral Compression Fractures in CT Scans via Neurosymbolic Modeling
Blanca Inigo, Yiqing Shen, Benjamin D. Killeen +4
Vertebral compression fractures (VCFs) are a common and potentially serious consequence of osteoporosis. Yet, they often remain undiagnosed. Opportunistic screening, which involves…
Intelligent Control of Robotic X-ray Devices using a Language-promptable Digital Twin
Benjamin D. Killeen, Anushri Suresh, Catalina Gomez +3
Natural language offers a convenient, flexible interface for controlling robotic C-arm X-ray systems, making advanced functionality and controls accessible. However, enabling langu…