Multi-purpose robotic operating system and method
US7979157B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jul 25, 2005 |
| Grant date | Jul 12, 2011 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 5, 2028 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG05B2219/45119
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A dynamically configurable robotic system and method for performing surgical operations using a plurality of robotic arms remotely controlled by at least one operator console. The system comprises a track system configured for mounting to a patient support table, such that the track system provides a stable operating platform for the robotic arms and for facilitating placement of a proximal end of each of the arms at a selected position about a periphery of the patient support table. the system and method also have a plurality of base stations for operatively coupling each of the robotic arms to the track system, such that each of the base stations include a housing, a first connector for coupling the housing to the track system, the first connector configured for facilitating movement of the housing along the track system while coupled thereto, and a second connector for coupling the housing to the proximal end of at least one of the robotic arms, the second connector configured for providing at least one of power supply, control signalling, and data communication with respect to the coupled robotic arm. The system and method also have a control unit for coupling to at least two o…
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