Positioning indicator system for a remotely controllable arm and related methods
US11076925B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Sep 7, 2017 |
| Grant date | Aug 3, 2021 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 22, 2038 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B2090/571
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A robotic system includes a base movable relative to a floor surface and a controllable arm extending from the base. The arm is configured to support and move a tool. The arm has a powered joint operable to position and/or orient the tool. The robotic system further includes a positioning indicator. A processor operates the positioning indicator to direct a manual repositioning of the base relative to the floor surface while the processor is operating the powered joint to maintain the position and/or orientation of the tool during the manual repositioning.
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