Robotic surgical pedal with integrated foot sensor
US12144569B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Sep 19, 2023 |
| Grant date | Nov 19, 2024 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 19, 2043 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG05G1/38
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A foot pedal assembly for controlling a robotic surgical system. The foot pedal assembly including a foot pedal base, a foot pedal and a sensor. The foot pedal moves relative to the foot pedal base and has a contact surface extending from a distal end to a proximal end of the foot pedal. The contact surface is to come into contact with a foot of a user during use of the foot pedal assembly for controlling the robotic surgical system and the distal end is farther away from a heel of the foot than the proximal end during use of the assembly for controlling the robotic surgical system. The sensor is coupled to the contact surface of the foot pedal at a position closer to the proximal end than the distal end, and the sensor is operable to sense a target object positioned a distance over the contact surface.
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