Surgical Robotic Systems for Niche Environments
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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
| Section | Class | Group |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Number | US 11,857,149 |
|---|---|
| Title | Surgical robotic systems with target trajectory deviation monitoring and related methods |
| Assignee(s) | Globus Medical, Inc. |