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Robotic base with controlled movement for surgical procedures

US11166783B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateNov 6, 2019
Grant dateNov 9, 2021
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Expiry dateMay 8, 2040

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB60Y2200/90
  • WIPO fieldTransport
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

The invention involves a system and method for controlling the movements of a multi-axis robot to perform a surgery at least on the spinal area of a human in vivo. The system includes controls and software coding to cause the robot to move in desired patterns to complete the surgery, which may include bone, disc and tissue removal, and may also include insertion of hardware for fusing adjacent bony structures.

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