Method and system for contact detection and contact localization along continuum robots
US9333650B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | May 10, 2013 |
| Grant date | May 10, 2016 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 22, 2033 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B2090/065
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A robotic system and methods for manipulation of multi-segment continuum robots. The methods relate to contact detection and estimation of contact location along a multi-segment continuum robot.
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