Magnetic Laser Scanner Design

A magnetic laser scanner was designed considering the requirements of the endoscopic microsurgeries discussed in the previous chapter. The proposed system actuates an optical fiber with a compact magnetic actuation mechanism. This chapter starts with the conceptual design of the system. The details of the prototype manufacturing are explained for a proof-of-concept device. Then, the experimental setup and different operating modes are explained. Finally, the evaluation methodology for assessing experimental results is presented.