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Dirk Weyhe &
\nGabriel Zachmann<\/span><\/span><\/h2>\n

Prof. Dr. Dirk Weyhe, a visceral surgeon, and Prof. Dr. Gabriel Zachmann, a computer scientist, share a passion for cutting-edge technology, and are collaborating to reduce the workload of surgical teams and improve patient safety. The tools they have developed at the University of Bremen include a projector-based gesture control system that allows surgeons to use medical devices from the operating table in a touchless manner. This technology is now being tested at the University of Oldenburg\u2019s medical clinic. But the evaluation extends beyond functionality. The Oldenburg team is also assessing whether working with the new system adds any additional strains for the surgical staff.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>

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Question: What do you achieve together that you wouldn’t be able to achieve alone?<\/h4>\n

00:00 \u2013 00:09
\nDirk Weyhe: What we are achieving together is the ability to test the innovative medical technologies developed by Professor Zachmann\u2019s medical informatics in Bremen here in our machine room.<\/p>\n

00:20 \u2013 00:31
\nGabriel Zachmann: For us as computer scientists, the completely different perspective from the viewpoint of medical professionals and the medical field is very exciting. This leads to a very productive collaboration. <\/p>\n

Question: What does your collaboration look like specifically?<\/h4>\n

00:31 \u2013 00:42
\nDirk Weyhe: The answer \u201cwe can\u2019t implement this\u201d or \u201cthat won\u2019t work\u201d is unheard of. Our ideas from the clinic are always met with ways to find solutions.<\/p>\n

00:42 \u2013 00:59
\nGabriel Zachmann: On our end as computer scientists, we begin by exploring algorithmic approaches to solve specific practical challenges from the university clinic. We may not always have a full prototype, but a preliminary version \u2026 <\/p>\n

01:00 \u2013 01:11
\nDirk Weyhe: These tools are then brought to our Living Lab in Oldenburg \u2013 or Dry Lab, as we also call it. There, we test these tools in the most realistic circumstances as possible, similar to an operating room. <\/p>\n

Question: What are the benefits of your partnership?<\/h4>\n

01:12 \u2013 01:28
\nGabriel Zachmann: For us computer scientists, we gain a valuable evaluation environment, where we are not just using a lab to evaluate our algorithms and methods, but can test these directly in the real-world setting.<\/p>\n

Question: What defines your colleague? As a person, as a colleague? <\/h4>\n

01:28 \u2013 01:37
Dirk Weye: I have come to know him as someone who is incredibly innovative, highly thoughtful, and very creative.<\/p>\n

Question: What makes your partnership stand out?<\/h4>\n

01:38 \u2013 01:47
\nGabriel Zachmann: Our collaboration is characterized by a very strong sense of mutual respect \u2013 on a personal level.<\/p>\n

01:47 \u2013 02:02
\nDirk Weyhe: And there\u2019s a personal connection as well, where you know your partner will deliver. That\u2019s what makes this an extremely trusting, and I would say genuinely friendly, collaboration.<\/p>\n

Question: What might be your next work\/research goal?<\/h4>\n

02:02 \u2013 02:24
\nGabriel Zachmann: This is an extremely exciting research goal. Almost everyone is familiar with classic VR headsets. Imagine replacing standard cameras with ones that capture hyperspectral data. I then have a pair of glasses that gives me a kind of superpower. <\/p>\n

02:02 \u2013 02:40
\nDirk Weyhe: We definitely do need superpower. We need it not just in the operating room, but also in simulation, so that we can conduct highly realistic surgical simulations. This will help train future specialists, and one day be used in preparation for surgery.<\/p>\n<\/div>