Integration of robotic arms with surgical probes
US11877818B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jul 27, 2020 |
| Grant date | Jan 23, 2024 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 27, 2040 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B2560/0437
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Embodiments of the present disclosure provide improved methods and apparatus for coupling a probe to an instrument device manipulator (e.g., robotic arm). In some embodiments, a probe, which may be carried by a handpiece, is configured to couple to the end of a device manipulator of a robotic arm. A transmission can be provided that is configured to couple to the probe and also couple to the instrument device manipulator. The transmission can be configured to receive motion input from the instrument device manipulator and transfer the motion input into motion of the probe. The transmission can provide improved movement of the probe. By decreasing the number of components on the handpiece and probe, the handpiece and probe can be provided as a sterile, single use consumable device and the transmission can be reused.
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