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

Field of Art

Surgical robotics and medical device control systems, with expertise in robotic positioning, optical tracking systems, and precision surgical instrument manipulation

Person of Ordinary Skill (PHOSITA) Profile

A biomedical engineer or robotics specialist with advanced degree, experience in medical device design, understanding of optical tracking technologies, robotic control algorithms, and surgical instrument positioning systems

Obviousness Rationale

A PHOSITA would recognize that the core surgical robotic system architecture remains fundamentally unchanged, with the PTD representing predictable environmental adaptations that leverage existing optical tracking and robotic control methodologies. The variations represent standard engineering problem-solving approaches for extending surgical robotic systems into specialized operational contexts. These modifications would be considered routine design variations that a skilled practitioner would naturally develop to expand the system's applicability.

Obvious Combinations & Variations

Source Patent Element
Optical sensor system for tracking surgical instrument position
PTD Variation
Adapting optical sensor system for secure data transmission in high-security environments
Obviousness Reasoning
Adding encryption and secure transmission protocols is a known technique in medical device communication, representing a predictable solution to data privacy requirements
Source Patent Element
Robotic arm movement control based on position information
PTD Variation
Adjusting robotic arm movement to compensate for wind resistance or high-altitude conditions
Obviousness Reasoning
Compensatory movement algorithms are standard engineering practice for maintaining precision in variable environmental conditions, representing a finite set of predictable engineering solutions
Source Patent Element
Remote positioning of surgical end-effector
PTD Variation
Integrating remote monitoring capabilities for disaster relief and isolated environments
Obviousness Reasoning
Extending remote control functionality is a logical extension of existing telemedicine and robotic control technologies, representing a known technique for expanding system utility
Source Patent Element
Optical sensor system for tracking surgical instruments
PTD Variation
Alternative sensor modalities and wavelength configurations
Obviousness Reasoning
Exploring alternative sensor technologies is a standard design approach for improving precision and adaptability, representing a predictable engineering optimization
Source Patent Element
Robotic surgical system with position tracking
PTD Variation
Specialized environmental adaptations for extreme operational contexts
Obviousness Reasoning
Developing context-specific system variations is a routine engineering problem-solving approach, representing a finite set of identifiable solution strategies
35 U.S.C. § 103 Summary: Based on the teachings of US Patent 11857149, the present publication demonstrates that the claimed variations in surgical robotic system design represent obvious extensions of existing technological capabilities. A person having ordinary skill in the art would recognize these environmental adaptations as predictable modifications achievable through routine engineering problem-solving, thereby rendering potential claims to such variations unpatentable under 35 U.S.C. ยง 103.

Original Patent Information

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