Mobile medical imaging robot
US10368816B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 10, 2016 |
| Grant date | Aug 6, 2019 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 14, 2037 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B6/46
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A mobile medical imaging robot is disclosed. The robot comprises a medical imaging device, and a vehicle configured to carry the medical imaging device. The vehicle is motorized so as to move on a surface, such the floor of an examination room. The robot further comprises a cable designed to link said vehicle to a wall of a room, such as a medical examination room. In at least one non-limiting embodiment, motorized robot movements along the surface are controlled manually by a user.
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