Systems and methods for control of end effectors
US11980434B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Feb 19, 2019 |
| Grant date | May 14, 2024 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 15, 2041 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG05B2219/45117
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A system and method of controlling an end effector includes a drive unit having a first actuator and a second actuator, a moveable platform drivably coupled to the first actuator, first and second engagement members drivably coupled to the second actuator; and a control unit. The control unit is configured to actuate the first actuator to drive the platform, detect engagement of the first engagement member with a third engagement member of an instrument, detect engagement of the second engagement member with a fourth engagement member of the instrument, and actuate the second actuator to drive the first and second engagement members. Movement of the third and engagement member causes movement of a degree of freedom of an end effector of the instrument in a first direction. Movement of the fourth engagement member causes movement of the degree of freedom in a second direction opposite the first direction.
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