3D Patient Positioning

Achieve Sub-Millimetric Accuracy in Real-Time Positioning Applications

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Precise measurement control is important for medical procedures, like image-guided radiotherapy, where the patient must remain exactly in a planned position in order to administer treatment and capture images for diagnosis. It is also critical in the treatment of such conditions as brain metastases, and prostate and spine tumors.

During these treatments, a patient typically lies on a couch, around which a linear accelerator rotates directing a radiation beam at appropriate angles to fully cover the target volume (tumor). The aim and calibration of the radiation beam must be accurate as sometimes there are only millimeters separating healthy tissue and the malignant tissue. With a sub-millimetric margin, even breathing movements of the patient are cause for misalignment. Therefore, the patient's positioning is closely tracked throughout the entire treatment with high precision and in real-time.

Although these types of procedures are common, they are not without challenges. The required level of precision places restrictions on the equipment that can be used during treatment, especially when the positioning measurements need to be delivered without any latencies. Fortunately, new technologies are emerging, designed to better aid medical professionals in the administration and delivery of treatment and care to patients. One example of this technological advancement is the Cognex 3D-A5000 area scan camera series, which combines accuracy and speed.

The 3D-A5000 is designed to quickly capture high-resolution and highly accurate 3D images. These images, combined with industry-leading 3D vision tools, provide a reliable solution for real-time positioning measurement. With its innovative technology, the 3D-A5000:

  • Completes more 3D inspections in less time
  • Delivers accurate, repeatable 3D vision inspection results
  • Offers different configurations for the field-of-view and working volume

Completes more 3D inspections in less time

The 3D-A5000 features patent-pending 3D LightBurst technology which casts a unique blue light pattern on an object to acquire high-resolution 3D images at an unparalleled speed. It delivers a full field-of-view (FOV) 3D point cloud image as fast as 100 milliseconds, allowing higher throughput and shorter cycle times for time-critical applications.

Delivers accurate, repeatable 3D vision inspection results

The 3D-A5000 delivers high-resolution 3D point cloud images constructed from over 1.5 million 3D data points to accurately reconstruct surface features of an object. This capability enables users to detect subtle movements to ensure exact, real-time positioning during medical treatments.

(No Cognex system is a medical device or accessory to a medical device nor is intended for diagnosis or treatment purposes and has not been cleared or approved for use by the Food & Drug Administration.)

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