Robot for surgical applications
US7492116B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Apr 3, 2007 |
| Grant date | Feb 17, 2009 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 3, 2027 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T74/20317
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
The present invention provides a robot for use inside an open abdominal cavity during minimally-invasive surgery. The robot may include various sensors, imaging devices or manipulators.
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