WoundScope — Telesurgical Wound Assessment Robot
Remote 3D wound mapping with fused LiDAR, ultrasonic and high-quality vision. ROS2 motion enables repeatable scan routines and secure data sharing with remote specialists.
Overview
WoundScope is an innovative robotic system designed to perform remote, repeatable 3D wound assessments. Using a ROS2-controlled arm, the device executes programmed scan paths while fusing LiDAR, ultrasonic range data, and a high-quality camera feed to reconstruct depth, width, and local topology. The resulting 3D map and measurements can be encrypted and shared securely for specialist review, enabling accurate assessment and follow-up without requiring patient travel.
Clinical Problem
Standard telemedicine lacks reliable depth and surface topology information, forcing patients — particularly those in rural or resource-limited settings — to travel for specialist wound evaluation. This delays care and complicates follow-up, where objective comparison of wound healing is hard without consistent measurement.
Methodology
- Use a ROS2-controlled robotic arm to execute pre-programmed scans for consistency and repeatability.
- Fuse LiDAR, ultrasonic and camera data to reconstruct 3D wound geometry and compute metrics such as depth and width.
- Transmit encrypted results for remote review; optionally run locally with restricted network for privacy.
Tech Stack
Equipment
Expected Outcomes
Working prototype with integrated sensors; field tests with medical partners are next.