The project explores the incorporation of automation in the redesign of a Surgical Headlight used in open surgeries in order to address the unmet clinical need of the surgeon.

To provide uniform and shadow-free illumination, the lighthead automatically maintains a constant spot size over a varying working distance. Documenting the surgery for educational purposes called for an integrated camera to wirelessly live-stream the surgery.

The configuration of the various components in the lighthead was defined by compactness and easy cleanability. Explorations were done for designing the head-mount so as to provide adjustability, grip and occipital support for user comfort when worn over long periods of time, along with rechargeable battery packs for uninterrupted usage.

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