Surgical Robotic Systems for Niche Environments

Publication ID: 24-11857149_0004_PTD
Published: November 07, 2025
Category:Specialized Variations & Niche Solutions

Legal Citation

pr1or.art Inc., “Surgical Robotic Systems for Niche Environments,” Published Technical Disclosure No. 24-11857149_0004_PTD, Published November 07, 2025, available at https://archive.pr1or.art/24-11857149_0004_PTD
This technical disclosure describes improvements that would be readily apparent to a Person Having Ordinary Skill In The Art (PHOSITA) when considered in combination with the foundational architecture disclosed in U.S. Patent No. 11,857,149.

Summary of the Inventive Concept

The inventive concept adapts surgical robotic systems for specific, narrow market or unique operational environments, enhancing their functionality and precision in high-security, disaster relief, extreme weather, remote or isolated, and high-altitude settings.

Background and Problem Solved

The original patent disclosed surgical robotic systems with target trajectory deviation monitoring. However, these systems may not be suitable for specific environments, such as high-security or disaster relief, where secure data transmission and adaptability to extreme conditions are crucial. The new inventive concept addresses these limitations by introducing specialized variations of the surgical robotic systems tailored to these niche environments.

Detailed Description of the Inventive Concept

The inventive concept comprises surgical robotic systems adapted for high-security environments, featuring secure data transmission and encryption. For disaster relief, the system is designed to operate in harsh environments with limited infrastructure. In extreme weather conditions, the system adjusts its movement to compensate for wind resistance. For remote or isolated environments, the system enables remote monitoring and control. In high-altitude environments, the system adjusts its movement to compensate for the effects of high altitude on the robotic arm's movement. These adaptations ensure precise and reliable operation in diverse environments.

Novelty and Inventive Step

The new claims introduce novel features, such as secure data transmission, adaptability to extreme weather conditions, and remote monitoring capabilities, which are not present in the original patent. These features provide a non-obvious solution to the problem of adapting surgical robotic systems to niche environments.

Alternative Embodiments and Variations

Alternative embodiments may include variations of the optical sensor system, such as using different wavelengths or modalities, or integrating additional sensors to enhance precision. Other variations may include different robotic arm designs or control algorithms tailored to specific environments.

Potential Commercial Applications and Market

The inventive concept has significant commercial potential in various industries, including healthcare, disaster relief, and aerospace. The adapted surgical robotic systems can be marketed to hospitals, emergency response teams, and research institutions operating in niche environments.

CPC Classifications

SectionClassGroup
A A61 A61B34/30
A A61 A61B17/00
A A61 A61B17/7082
A A61 A61B34/20
A A61 A61B34/74
A A61 A61B17/1757
A A61 A61B2017/00075
A A61 A61B2017/00119
A A61 A61B2017/00477
A A61 A61B2017/00486
A A61 A61B2017/00699
A A61 A61B2034/107
A A61 A61B2034/2055
A A61 A61B2034/2068
A A61 A61B2034/2072
A A61 A61B2090/376
A A61 A61B2090/3762
A A61 A61B2090/3764
A A61 A61B2090/3966
A A61 A61B2090/3983
A A61 A61F2/4611
A A61 A61F2002/4632

Original Patent Information

Patent NumberUS 11,857,149
TitleSurgical robotic systems with target trajectory deviation monitoring and related methods
Assignee(s)Globus Medical, Inc.