Monocular Near-Infrared Optical Tracking with Retroreflective Fiducial Markers for High-Accuracy Image-Guided Surgery.

ABSTRACT: Image-guided surgical procedures demand tracking systems that combine high accuracy, low latency, and minimal footprint to ensure safe and precise navigation in the operating room. To address these requirements, we developed a monocular optical tracking system based on a single near-infrared camera with directional illumination and compact retroreflective markers designed for short-range measurement. Small dodecahedral markers carrying fiducial patterns on each face were fabricated to enable robust detection in confined and variably illuminated surgical environments. Their non-metallic construction ensures compatibility with CT and MRI, and they can be sterilized using standard autoclave procedures. Multiple fiducial families, detection strategies, and optical hardware configurations were

SUBMITTER: Moviglia JH 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12845559 | biostudies-literature | 2026 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature