Kinematic structures for robotic microsurgical procedures
US12415269B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Mar 24, 2023 |
| Grant date | Sep 16, 2025 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 2, 2044 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B2090/506
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Apparatus and methods are described for performing a procedure using a robotic unit. A tool-actuation arm is driven to move linearly, to thereby move at least the portion of the tool linearly with respect to the end effector. The tool-actuation arm is driven to become retracted to a given distance from the tool mount, thereby causing the tool-actuation arm to fold automatically by actuating an automatic tool-actuation arm folding mechanism. Other applications are also described.
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