Fiber optic instrument sensing system
US8460236B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jun 24, 2010 |
| Grant date | Jun 11, 2013 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 24, 2030 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B2034/744
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Systems are described herein that improve control of a shapeable or steerable instrument using shape data. Additional systems use such shape data for improved mapping or adjusting models of the instrument. Such systems include robotic medical systems for controlling a shapeable instrument within an anatomical region having a controller, one or more actuators, and a localization system for guiding one or more shapeable instruments.
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