INJECTION TRAINING APPARATUS USING 3D POSITION SENSOR
Systems and methods are disclosed for an apparatus and method for practicing injection techniques through an injectable apparatus. The injectable apparatus may contain a camera that is configured to provide three-dimensional location information for a testing tool based on light attenuated from the testing tool after it is injected into a simulated human or animal body parts. A training tool may be connected to a user display device to generate a display of the injection apparatus as well as the performance parameters of a trainee.
1 . An anatomically shaped injection training apparatus comprising:
an at least partially hollow base configured to provide structural support;
a clear layer of elastomer coating at least partially covering the base layer;
an opaque layer at least partially covering the clear layer, wherein the base, clear layer, and opaque layer form an anatomical shape; and
a three-dimensional (3D) tracking system positioned inside the base and configured to determine a location of a needle inserted into the clear layer of elastomer.