Robotic visualization and collision avoidance
US10413373B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Aug 16, 2016 |
| Grant date | Sep 17, 2019 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 6, 2037 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B2090/3937
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Methods and devices are provided for robotic surgery, and in particular for controlling various motions of a tool based on visual indicators. In general, a surgical tool can include an elongate shaft and an end effector coupled to a distal end of the elongate shaft and including first and second jaws. The tool can have at least one visual indicator disposed thereon and configured to indicate a size, position, or speed of movement of the tool or components of the tool.
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