摘要:
The present invention is directed to an articulate minimally invasive surgical endoscope with a flexible wrist having at least one degree of freedom. When used with a surgical robot having a plurality of robot arms, the endoscope can be used with any of the plurality of arms thereby allowing the use a universal arm design. The endoscope in accordance to the present invention is made more intuitive to a user by attaching a reference frame used for controlling at least one degree of freedom motion to the flexible wrist for wrist motion associated with at least one degree of freedom. The endoscopie in accordance to the present invention attenuates indesirable motion at its back/proximal end by acquiring the image of the object in association with at least one degree of freedom based on a reference frame rotating around a point of rotation located proximal to the flexible wrist.
摘要:
The instrument has a flexible wrist (40) that includes a flexible tube (42) and an inner spring (47). The inner spring is disposed inside the interior cavity of the flexible tube, and has an axis parallel to the axis of the flexible tube. Actuation cables (44) are used for bending the wrist in pitch rotation and yaw rotation. The actuation cables have distal portions connected to an end effector, and extend from the distal portion through the wrist towards an elongated shaft to the proximal portion. The proximal portion of the wrist is connected to the working end of the elongated shaft. The distal portion of the wrist is connected to the end effector.
摘要:
The present invention is directed to an articulate minimally invasive surgical endoscope with a flexible wrist having at least one degree of freedom. When used with a surgical robot having a plurality of robot arms, the endoscope can be used with any of the plurality of arms thereby allowing the use a universal arm design. The endoscope in accordance to the present invention is made more intuitive to a user by attaching a reference frame used for controlling at least one degree of freedom motion to the flexible wrist for wrist motion associated with at least one degree of freedom. The endoscopie in accordance to the present invention attenuates indesirable motion at its back/proximal end by acquiring the image of the object in association with at least one degree of freedom based on a reference frame rotating around a point of rotation located proximal to the flexible wrist.
摘要:
Robotic surgical tools, systems, and methods for preparing for, and performing robotic surgery include a memory (126) mounted on the tool (54). The memory (126) can perform a number of functions when the tool (54) is loaded on the tool manipulator (58). First, the memory can provide a signal verifying that the tool (54) is compatible with that particular robotic system. Secondly, the tool memory (126) may identify the tool-type to the robotic system so that the robotic system can reconfigure its programming. Thirdly, the memory (126) of the tool (54) may indicate tool specific information, including measured calibration offsets indicating misalignment of the tool drive system, tool life data, or the like. This information may be stored in a read only memory (ROM), or in a nonvolatile memory which can be written to only a single time. The invention further provides improved engagement structures for coupling robotic surgical tools with manipulator structures.
摘要:
The present invention is directed to an articulate minimally invasive surgical endoscope with a flexible wrist having at least one degree of freedom. When used with a surgical robot having a plurality of robot arms, the endoscope can be used with any of the plurality of arms thereby allowing the use a universal arm design. The endoscope in accordance to the present invention is made more intuitive to a user by attaching a reference frame used for controlling at least one degree of freedom motion to the flexible wrist for wrist motion associated with at least one degree of freedom. The endoscopie in accordance to the present invention attenuates indesirable motion at its back/proximal end by acquiring the image of the object in association with at least one degree of freedom based on a reference frame rotating around a point of rotation located proximal to the flexible wrist.
摘要:
A robotic surgery system comprises a mounting base, a plurality of surgical instruments, and an articulate support assembly. Each instrument is insertable into a patient through an associated minimally invasive aperture to a desired internal surgical site. The articulate support assembly movably supports the instruments relative to the base. The support generally comprises an orienting platform, a platform linkage movably supporting the orienting platform relative to the base, and a plurality of manipulators mounted to the orienting platform, wherein each manipulator movably supports an associated instrument.
摘要:
The present invention is directed to an articulate minimally invasive surgical endoscope with a flexible wrist having at least one degree of freedom. When used with a surgical robot having a plurality of robot arms, the endoscope can be used with any of the plurality of arms thereby allowing the use a universal arm design. The endoscope in accordance to the present invention is made more intuitive to a user by attaching a reference frame used for controlling at least one degree of freedom motion to the flexible wrist for wrist motion associated with at least one degree of freedom. The endoscopie in accordance to the present invention attenuates indesirable motion at its back/proximal end by acquiring the image of the object in association with at least one degree of freedom based on a reference frame rotating around a point of rotation located proximal to the flexible wrist.
摘要:
Robotic surgical tools, systems, and methods for preparing for, and performing robotic surgery include a memory (126) mounted on the tool (54). The memory (126) can perform a number of functions when the tool (54) is loaded on the tool manipulator (58). First, the memory can provide a signal verifying that the tool (54) is compatible with that particular robotic system. Secondly, the tool memory (126) may identify the tool-type to the robotic system so that the robotic system can reconfigure its programming. Thirdly, the memory (126) of the tool (54) may indicate tool specific information, including measured calibration offsets indicating misalignment of the tool drive system, tool life data, or the like. This information may be stored in a read only memory (ROM), or in a nonvolatile memory which can be written to only a single time. The invention further provides improved engagement structures for coupling robotic surgical tools with manipulator structures.