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Active backdriving for a robotic arm

US11678943B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateOct 11, 2021
Grant dateJun 20, 2023
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Expiry dateOct 11, 2041

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61B2017/00017
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A robotic surgical system includes at least one robotic arm comprising at least one movable joint and an actuator configured to drive the at least one movable joint, and a controller configured to generate a first signal, the first signal comprising a first oscillating waveform having a first frequency and being modulated by a second oscillating waveform having a second frequency, wherein the second frequency is higher than the first frequency. The actuator is configured to drive the at least one movable joint based on the first signal to at least partially compensate for friction in the at least one movable joint.

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