Non-force reflecting method for providing tool force information to a user of a telesurgical system
US8944070B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Mar 30, 2005 |
| Grant date | Feb 3, 2015 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 19, 2029 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B2090/506
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Tool force information is provided to a user of a telesurgical system using an alternative modality other than force reflection on a master manipulator, such as providing the information on user-visible, user-audible, or haptic “buzz” or “viscosity” indicators, so as to allow expanded processing, including amplification, of the information, while not significantly affecting the stability of the telesurgical system or any closed-loop control systems in the telesurgical system.
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