Control of computer-assisted tele-operated systems
US11154373B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jan 25, 2018 |
| Grant date | Oct 26, 2021 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 19, 2038 |
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- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG16H40/60
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An instrument system includes an instrument, a drive system, and a controller operably connected to a first drive mechanism and a second drive mechanism of the drive system. The controller is configured to operate the first drive mechanism and the second drive mechanism drive a flexible tensioning member of the instrument to cause movement of an end effector of the instrument while maintaining a tension applied to the flexible tensioning member of the instrument in a tension range.
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