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Continuum devices and control methods thereof

US10737398B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateSep 19, 2014
Grant dateAug 11, 2020
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Expiry dateDec 23, 2035

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61B2034/306
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

Continuum robots and similar devices and methods and systems for controlling such devices are provided. The devices can include rods comprising strips, that are pre-curved, or both. Also provided is a system and method for modeling and controlling the configuration and operation of such devices.

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