A manipulator (105) includes a distal end (107) having a manipulating instrument (110) configured for manipulation at a manipulation site, and a proximate end (120) connectable to an interface (125). A pair of detectors (130,135) is configured to capture stereoscopic images of the manipulation site. The pair of detectors (130, 135) and manipulating instrument (110) are connected to the interface (125) by at least a flexible guide (140) and a wired and/or wireless communication link. The detectors are co-locatable at the manipulation site with the manipulating instrument and may be removable attached to manipulating instrument. A force detector (180) may also be removable attached to manipulating instrument.
REMOTE MANIPULATOR WITH EYEBALLS