Robotic surgical controls with force feedback
US11284957B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 15, 2019 |
| Grant date | Mar 29, 2022 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 5, 2039 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG06F2203/0383
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An input control device is disclosed. The input control device can be configured to operate in different modes depending on proximity data provided by a proximity detection system. The input control device can include a feedback generator configured to generate feedback in response to the input control device switching between operational modes, the proximity data provided by the proximity detection system, and/or other conditions of the surgical procedure, robotic surgical tool, surgical site, and/or patient. The input control device can include a variable resistance assembly for resisting input control motions applied to an actuator thereof. Additionally or alternatively, the input control device can include an end effector actuator assembly for repositioning the end effector actuator based on feedback from a paired robotic surgical tool.
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