System with emulator movement tracking for controlling medical devices
US11037464B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jul 21, 2017 |
| Grant date | Jun 15, 2021 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 1, 2038 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B2090/571
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
The systems and methods disclosed herein are directed to robotically controlling a medical device to utilize manual skills and techniques developed by surgeons. The system may comprise an emulator representing a medical device. The system may comprise at least one detector configured to track the emulator. The system may further comprise an imaging device configured to track the medical device. The system may be configured to move the medical device to reduce an alignment offset between the location of the emulator and the location of the medical device, to move the imaging device based on the translational movement of the emulator, and/or to move the medical device based on data indicative of an orientation of the emulator.
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