Modular force sensor
US7752920B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Oct 26, 2006 |
| Grant date | Jul 13, 2010 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 23, 2029 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T74/20335
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A modular force sensor apparatus, method, and system are provided to improve force and torque sensing and feedback to the surgeon performing a telerobotic surgery. In one embodiment, a modular force sensor includes a tube portion including a plurality of strain gauges, a proximal tube portion for operably coupling to a shaft of a surgical instrument that may be operably coupled to a manipulator arm of a robotic surgical system, and a distal tube portion for proximally coupling to a wrist joint coupled to an end portion.
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