Microrobot for surgical applications
US7042184B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jul 8, 2003 |
| Grant date | May 9, 2006 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 28, 2023 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T74/20317
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
The present invention provides a micro-robot for use inside the body during minimally-invasive surgery. The micro-robot may include various sensors, imaging devices or manipulators.
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