Abstract:
A machine that has at least one actuated mechanism is remotely located from a control station. A two way real-time communication link connects the machine location with the control station. An interface at the control station allows an operator to select one or more virtual constraints on operation of the machine when the machine is performing a predetermined function. The virtual constraints are transmitted over the two way real-time communication link to the machine location. The machine has predetermined safety limits that are stored in a controlling device at the machine location. The stored predetermined safety limits are extracted and automatically mapped to the control station using the two way real-time communication link. The controlling device maps the predetermined safety limits to the virtual constraints.
Abstract:
A surgical robot system and a method for controlling same are disclosed. A master interface for a surgical robot is mounted on a master robot that controls a slave robot having two or more robot arms equipped with respective surgical tools, wherein said master interface comprises: a screen display unit which displays images corresponding to the image signal inputted from a surgical endoscope; two or more arm-operating units which control said two or more robot arms, respectively; and a control unit which controls images in accordance with a user control such that the images can be displayed after being rotated in a predetermined direction, and which controls robot arm control conditions such that the conditions are updated to suit the rotated images. The master interface of the present invention enables the image displayed on a laparoscopic surgery monitor to be controlled in accordance with the intention of an operating surgeon during laparoscopic surgery, thereby preventing a lack of intuitiveness during surgery.
Abstract:
A system according to the invention may include a frame, a computer, a display, and two input devices. The frame may be adjustable, may be made from a lightweight material, and may fold for easier portability. The display and the computer may be in communication with each other and each may be attached to the frame. The display may be a binocular display, or may be a touchscreen display. Additional displays may be used. Two input devices may be used to simulate the master console of a surgical robot. The input devices may be articulated armature devices suitable for providing 3D input. The input devices may be attached to the frame in an "upside-down" configuration wherein a base of each input device is affixed to the frame such that a first joint of an arm is below the base. The input devices may be in communication with the computer and may provide positional signals to the computer. The positional signals may correspond to a position of an arm of each input device.
Abstract:
수술 로봇 시스템 및 그 제어 방법이 개시된다. 수술도구가 각각 장착되는 둘 이상의 로봇 암을 포함하는 슬레이브 로봇을 제어하는 마스터 로봇에 장착되는 인터페이스로서, 수술용 내시경으로부터 입력되는 영상 신호에 상응하는 화상 이미지를 디스플레이하는 화면 표시부와, 둘 이상의 로봇 암을 각각 제어하기 위해 구비되는 둘 이상의 암 조작부와, 사용자 조작에 따라 화상 이미지가 미리 지정된 방향으로 회전되어 디스플레이되도록 제어하고, 회전된 화상 이미지에 부합하도록 로봇 암의 제어 조건이 갱신되도록 제어하는 제어부를 포함하는 수술용 로봇의 마스터 인터페이스는 복강경 수술시 복강경용 모니터를 통한 표시 화면이 수술자의 의도에 적합하게 제어되어 수술 과정의 비직관성을 제거할 수 있다.
Abstract:
A system according to the invention may include a frame, a computer, a display, and two input devices. The frame may be adjustable, may be made from a lightweight material, and may fold for easier portability. The display and the computer may be in communication with each other and each may be attached to the frame. The display may be a binocular display, or may be a touchscreen display. Additional displays may be used. Two input devices may be used to simulate the master console of a surgical robot. The input devices may be articulated armature devices suitable for providing 3D input. The input devices may be attached to the frame in an "upside-down" configuration wherein a base of each input device is affixed to the frame such that a first joint of an arm is below the base. The input devices may be in communication with the computer and may provide positional signals to the computer. The positional signals may correspond to a position of an arm of each input device.