Tube continuum robot having a tube body capable of linear control and robot system for operation using thereof
US9993308B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Dec 9, 2015 |
| Grant date | Jun 12, 2018 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 5, 2037 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B2034/305
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
The present disclosure relates to a tube continuum robot and a robot system for operation using the same, and the tube continuum robot includes a basic tube body including a basic straight section extending straight, and a basic curved section extending in front of the basic straight section and bent to a predetermined curvature, and a connection tube body having a connection flexible section which is flexibly bendable, the connection tube body formed to be inserted into the basic tube body or to surround an exterior of the basic tube body, the connection tube body being connected to the basic tube body.
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