Surgical robotic system
US9033958B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Nov 11, 2009 |
| Grant date | May 19, 2015 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 22, 2032 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B2090/0813
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
In one embodiment, a surgical robotic system includes a main controller and a motor unit assembly that is associated with a robot and is in communication with the main controller. The motor unit assembly has a non-sterile motor unit and a sterile enclosure that surrounds and contains the motor unit. The motor unit includes at least one motor and a motor controller that is operatively connected to the motor unit, wherein the motor unit and the enclosure are configured to permit attachment between the motor unit and the controller.
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