Autonomous robotic catheter for minimally invasive interventions
US12274413B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jan 21, 2021 |
| Grant date | Apr 15, 2025 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 15, 2043 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61M2205/583
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A robotic system comprising a robotic catheter steerable by a motorized drive system, an imaging device positioned on a distal end of the robotic catheter, and a controller configured to: process one or more images captured by the imaging device to identify an anatomical feature, implanted device, or medical instrument; estimate a location of the imaging device in the body based on the identified anatomical feature, implanted device, or medical instrument; determine, based on the estimated location of the imaging device, a direction in which to steer the robotic catheter for advancement towards an interventional site; and monitor at least one of (i) a stream of images captured by the imaging device and (ii) a force or distance measurement captured by the imaging device or a sensor proximate the imaging device, to adjust the direction in which to steer the robotic catheter during advancement towards the interventional site.
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