SensiQ
SensiQ is a wearable haptic feedback system designed to reintroduce the natural sense of touch into robotic-assisted surgery. In modern operating rooms, surgeons rely heavily on visual cues, as traditional robotic systems lack tactile feedback—creating a disconnect between hand and instrument.
SensiQ bridges this gap by simulating pressure, resistance, and tissue texture in real time, allowing surgeons to perform with greater confidence, precision, and control. It reintegrates sensory awareness into a field defined by precision and minimally invasive technique—offering a human-centric upgrade to a technological interface.
“You lose a lot of haptic feedback, you don’t really have all your senses.”
Dr. Alec Bloom
“Dying flesh has a certain feeling, how well is this tissue going to take to sutures or cautery?
Being able to touch the tissue is very helpful.”
Dr. Charlotte Parsons
“There’s a huge learning curve, entirely new skillset
Not being able to feel and see what happening first hand, theres a disconnect.”
Constance Renault
SensiQ is a wearable haptic feedback system designed to reintroduce the natural sense of touch into robotic-assisted surgery. In modern operating rooms, surgeons rely heavily on visual cues, as traditional robotic systems lack tactile feedback—creating a disconnect between hand and instrument.
SensiQ bridges this gap by simulating pressure, resistance, and tissue texture in real time, allowing surgeons to perform with greater confidence, precision, and control. It reintegrates sensory awareness into a field defined by precision and minimally invasive technique—offering a human-centric upgrade to a technological interface.
Materiality & Build
SensiQ incorporates a multi-material system engineered for sterility, responsiveness, and long-duration use:
Electroactive Polymers – Provide adaptive, tissue-specific haptic feedback.
Piezoelectric Actuators – Deliver crisp, localized pressure simulation across the hand.
Shape Memory Alloys – Enable flexible response mechanics that mimic natural hand movements.
Medical-Grade Breathable Textiles – Maintain comfort and airflow while ensuring sterilizability.
Each material is selected not only for performance but for its ability to translate physical sensation into digital surgery—without introducing discomfort or distraction.
