Dexterous surgical manipulator and method of use
US10653491B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jan 18, 2018 |
| Grant date | May 19, 2020 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 16, 2038 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B2034/715
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A surgical manipulator includes an internal working end having an internal joint, and an external control interface linked to the internal working end for controlling the internal working end. The external control interface includes at least one lever defining a grip volume for a surgeon's hand when gripping and operating the at least one lever, and an external joint linked to the internal joint for controlling the internal joint. The external joint is positioned substantially within the grip volume.
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