Automated system for harvesting or implanting follicular units
US8690894B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | May 20, 2011 |
| Grant date | Apr 8, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 20, 2031 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61M37/0076
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An automated system for harvesting or implanting follicular units, including a moveable arm; a harvesting and/or implantation tool mounted on the moveable arm; one or more cameras mounted on the moveable arm; a processor configured to receive and process images acquired by the one or more cameras; and a controller operatively associated with the processor and configured to position the moveable arm based, at least in part, on processed images acquired by the one or more cameras, wherein the moveable arm is positionable such that the tool may be positioned at a desired orientation relative to an adjacent body surface.
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