Abstract:
A surgical system (200) includes a port assembly (210) and an instrument arm assembly (230). The port assembly (210) has a first end section (212) and a second end section (214). The first end section (212) includes a first end channel (212a) and a first gate assembly (212b). The second end section (214) includes a second end channel (214a), a second gate assembly (214b) and an anchor port (216). The first and second gate assemblies (212b, 214b) could make the transition between an open position to allow the access through the first and second end channels (212a, 214a), respectively, and a closed position to prevent the access. The instrument arm assembly (230) includes a shoulder section (231) securable to the anchor port, a first arm section (233) secured to the shoulder section (231), an elbow section (234) secured to the first arm section (233), a second arm section (235) secured to the elbow section (234), a wrist section (236) secured to the second arm section (235) and an end effector section (238) secured to the wrist section (236). A port assembly for use in a surgical system and a method of configuring a surgical system are also provided.
Abstract:
Systems and methods for automated steering control of a robotic endoscope are provided. The system comprises: a) a first image sensor configured to capture a first input data stream comprising a series of two or more images of a lumen; and b) one or more processors that are individually or collectively configured to generate a steering control output signal based on an analysis of data derived from the first input data stream using a machine learning architecture, wherein the steering control output signal adapts to changes in the data of the first input data stream in real time.
Abstract:
Endoscopic devices, systems(100), and methods for performing a diagnostic and/or therapeutic action are disclosed. The system(100) may comprise an elongated main body(130) having a first end(130a). The system(100) may further comprise an anchor assembly(120) attached to the main body(130) near the first end(130a) of the main body(130). The anchor assembly(120) may comprise a first expandable member(122a). The first expandable member(122a) may be configurable to expand radially away from the main body(130). The anchor assembly(120) may further comprise a second expandable member(124a) provided between the first expandable member(122a) and the first end(130a) of the main body(130). The second expandable member(124a) may be configurable to expand radially away from the main body(130). The anchor assembly(120) may be operable to secure the main body(130) with respect to an interior wall forming the cavity of the patient.
Abstract:
Devices, systems, and methods for performing a surgical action. The system (200) may comprise a port assembly (210) and instrument arm assembly (230). The port assembly (210) may include a central access channel (210a) formed through the port assembly (210) and plurality of anchor ports (216). The instrument arm assembly (230) may include a shoulder section (231) securable to a first anchor port (216), a first arm section (233) secured to the shoulder section (231), an elbow section (234) secured to the first arm section (233), a second arm section (235) secured to the elbow section (234), wrist section (236) secured to the second arm section (235), and an end effector section (239) secured to the wrist section (236). The image capturing assembly (220) may include an image capturing device (224) and a multi-curvable body (222). The multi-curvable body (222) may be configurable to curve at one or more locations along the multi-curvable body (222), in one or more of a plurality of curvatures, and in one or more of a plurality of directions.