Articulating robotic probes
US10004568B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Dec 19, 2014 |
| Grant date | Jun 26, 2018 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 19, 2034 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B2090/571
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An articulated probe assembly comprises a base, an outer support rod extending through the base, an articulating control portion at a proximal end of the outer support rod, and a steerable portion comprising a plurality of outer links coupled to a distal end of the outer support rod. The steerable portion is manipulated in response to the articulating control portion.
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