Abstract: A computer-implemented method of analyzing a sample task trajectory including obtaining, with one or more computers, position information of an instrument in the sample task trajectory, obtaining, with the one or more computers, pose information of the instrument in the sample task trajectory, comparing, with the one or more computers, the position information and the pose information for the sample task trajectory with reference position information and reference pose information of the instrument for a reference task trajectory, determining, with the one or more computers, a skill assessment for the sample task trajectory based on the comparison, and outputting, with the one or more computers, the determined skill assessment for the sample task trajectory.

Abstract: A system to assist in at least one of the evaluation of or the improvement of skills to perform minimally invasive surgery includes a minimally invasive surgical system, a video system arranged to record at least one of a user's interaction with the minimally invasive surgical system or tasks performed with the minimally invasive surgical system, and a data storage and processing system in communication with the minimally invasive surgical system and in communication with the video system. The minimally invasive surgical system provides at least one of motion data, ergonomics adjustment data, electrical interface interaction data or mechanical interface interaction data of at least a component of the minimally invasive surgical system in conjunction with time registered video signals from the video system.