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In the simulation, presented at the ERF for the first time, the surgeon must cut the socket of a hip joint, which is difficult to teach and learn during training since this cutting requires a great deal of force and must simultaneously be carried out with great precision. In the simulation, the required actions can be practiced as often as necessary.

Beyond this, the area to be worked on is difficult to see, with the result that operators must rely on their own perception of forces. This is where the KUKA LBR iiwa can display its strengths: it provides the trainee with haptic feedback in order to develop a feel for forces and cutting limits.