Autonomous Surgical Navigation System with Real-Time Guidance

Publication ID: 24-11857266_0005_PTD
Published: November 07, 2025
Category:Future Evolutions & Paradigm Shifts

Legal Citation

pr1or.art Inc., “Autonomous Surgical Navigation System with Real-Time Guidance,” Published Technical Disclosure No. 24-11857266_0005_PTD, Published November 07, 2025, available at https://archive.pr1or.art/24-11857266_0005_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. 11,857,266.

Summary of the Inventive Concept

A next-generation surgical navigation system that integrates machine learning, real-time tracking, and autonomous guidance to enhance robotic-assisted surgical accuracy and efficiency.

Background and Problem Solved

The original patent's surveillance marker system has limitations in terms of accuracy, reliability, and adaptability. The new inventive concept addresses these limitations by introducing advanced technologies like machine learning, swarm robotics, and AI-powered surgical instruments to provide real-time, intraoperative guidance and enhance surgical outcomes.

Detailed Description of the Inventive Concept

The system comprises a machine learning-based image recognition module integrated with a robotic-assisted surgical platform to provide autonomous, real-time tracking and guidance of surgical instruments. The system also includes a personalized, 3D-printed surgical guide generated based on preoperative imaging data and intraoperative tracking information. Additionally, a swarm of micro-robots is deployed within the patient's body to provide real-time, high-resolution tracking of surgical instruments and anatomical structures. The system further includes a modular, AI-powered surgical instrument capable of adapting to different surgical procedures and anatomical structures, and a real-time, haptic feedback system providing tactile guidance to the surgeon during the procedure.

Novelty and Inventive Step

The new claims introduce a paradigm shift in surgical navigation by incorporating advanced technologies like machine learning, swarm robotics, and AI-powered surgical instruments. The inventive step lies in the integration of these technologies to provide real-time, intraoperative guidance and enhance surgical accuracy, which is not anticipated by the original patent.

Alternative Embodiments and Variations

Alternative embodiments may include the use of different machine learning algorithms, various types of micro-robots, or alternative haptic feedback systems. Variations may also include the integration of the system with other surgical platforms or the use of different types of surgical instruments.

Potential Commercial Applications and Market

The inventive concept has significant commercial potential in the medical device industry, particularly in the areas of robotic-assisted surgery, surgical navigation, and minimally invasive procedures. The target market includes hospitals, surgical centers, and medical device manufacturers.

CPC Classifications

SectionClassGroup
A A61 A61B34/20
A A61 A61B34/30
A A61 A61B2034/2057
A A61 A61B2034/2072
A A61 A61B2090/3916
A A61 A61B2090/3937
A A61 A61B2090/3991

Original Patent Information

Patent NumberUS 11,857,266
TitleSystem for a surveillance marker in robotic-assisted surgery
Assignee(s)Globus Medical, Inc.