ADAPTIVE PREDICTIVE HAPTIC CONTROL: A NOVEL FRAMEWORK FOR LATENCY COMPENSATION IN LEO SATELLITE-BASED ROBOTIC TELESURGERY
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.47390/ts-v4i4y2026N07Keywords:
APHC framework, telesurgery, robotic surgery, latency compensation, haptic feedback, LEO satellites, Starlink, predictive AI, remote robotic surgery, ultra-remote healthcare.Abstract
The APHC Framework delivers a scalable, latency-compensated solution for distant robotic telesurgery over LEO satellites like Starlink. Integrating edge-AI prediction and adaptive haptics, it anticipates surgeon intent 50–150 ms ahead, eliminates perceptible delay, and ensures stability beyond 200 ms. Simulations show 44% latency reduction (<80 ms), 65% lower tracking error (0.18 mm), +117% haptic fidelity, and zero oscillations under 20% packet loss. Portable Starlink terminal and foldable cart enable safe procedures in ultra-remote environments per WHO, FDA, and EU standards. Animal validation begins 2026–2027.
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