Systems and methods for medical tool auto-capture
US8313330B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Nov 16, 2007 |
| Grant date | Nov 20, 2012 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 20, 2031 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61F2/95
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Systems and methods for medical tool auto-capture are described. One described system for simulation of a medical procedure comprises a first grasper comprising a first grasper proximal end and a first grasper distal end. The system further comprises a first sensor coupled to the first grasper distal end and configured to identify a first medical tool approaching the first sensor, wherein the first grasper is configured to automatically grasp the first medical tool upon the first sensor identifying the first medical tool. The system also comprises an actuator to provide a haptic effect to a user.
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