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Robot for surgical applications

US7372229B2 · kind B2 · utility

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20Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateOct 24, 2006
Grant dateMay 13, 2008
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Expiry dateNov 26, 2026

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB33Y80/00
  • 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 includes an imaging devices, a manipulator, and in some embodiments a sensor.

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