Adaptive Robotic Surgical Systems for Niche Environments

Publication ID: 24-11857269_0009_PTD
Published: November 07, 2025
Category:Specialized Variations & Niche Solutions

Legal Citation

pr1or.art Inc., “Adaptive Robotic Surgical Systems for Niche Environments,” Published Technical Disclosure No. 24-11857269_0009_PTD, Published November 07, 2025, available at https://archive.pr1or.art/24-11857269_0009_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. 11,857,269.

Summary of the Inventive Concept

The inventive concept adapts the integrated medical imaging and surgical robotic system for specialized, high-stakes, or resource-constrained environments, enhancing surgical precision and safety in extreme conditions.

Background and Problem Solved

The original patent's integrated medical imaging and surgical robotic system, while innovative, may not be suitable for high-security, disaster relief, or extreme weather conditions. The new inventive concept addresses these limitations by incorporating specialized features and components to ensure reliable and accurate surgical procedures in these niche environments.

Detailed Description of the Inventive Concept

The adaptive robotic surgical system comprises a robotic arm operatively attached with an imaging device, and additional modules tailored to specific environments. For high-security environments, a secure communication module encrypts surgical data transmission. In disaster relief scenarios, a portable robotic surgical system with a satellite communication module enables real-time guidance from remote medical experts. For extreme weather conditions, a weather-resistant enclosure and thermal management system maintain optimal operating temperatures. In remote or resource-constrained areas, a power generation module provides autonomous power supply. The system adjusts its movement and imaging device settings based on environmental pressure and altitude sensors in high-altitude or high-pressure environments.

Novelty and Inventive Step

The new claims introduce novel features and components that adapt the original system for specialized environments, providing a non-obvious solution to the challenges posed by these unique operational contexts.

Alternative Embodiments and Variations

Alternative embodiments may include modular designs for easy customization, interchangeable imaging devices for various modalities, or advanced sensors for real-time environmental monitoring. Variations could include integrating the system with existing infrastructure, such as hospital networks or emergency response systems.

Potential Commercial Applications and Market

The adaptive robotic surgical system has significant commercial potential in various industries, including healthcare, disaster relief, and defense. Target markets may include high-security medical facilities, remote or resource-constrained areas, and organizations requiring specialized surgical capabilities in extreme environments.

CPC Classifications

SectionClassGroup
A A61 A61B34/20
A A61 A61B5/0036
A A61 A61B5/055
A A61 A61B6/12
A A61 A61B6/547
A A61 A61B34/30
A A61 A61B46/10
A A61 A61B90/37
A A61 A61B90/39
A A61 A61B5/064
A A61 A61B5/1114
A A61 A61B5/1127
A A61 A61B6/032
A A61 A61B6/037
A A61 A61B6/04
A A61 A61B6/4441
A A61 A61B6/4447
A A61 A61B6/5264
A A61 A61B8/0841
A A61 A61B2034/2055
A A61 A61B2090/376
A A61 A61B2090/3762
A A61 A61B2090/3937
A A61 A61B2505/05

Field of Art

Medical Robotics and Surgical Imaging Systems, involving advanced robotic surgical platforms with integrated imaging technologies, requiring expertise in mechanical engineering, medical device design, telecommunications, and environmental adaptation technologies

Person of Ordinary Skill (PHOSITA) Profile

A multidisciplinary professional with advanced degrees in biomedical engineering or robotics, possessing knowledge of surgical robotic systems, medical imaging technologies, communication protocols, and environmental engineering principles

Obviousness Rationale

A PHOSITA would recognize that adapting the base surgical robotic system for specialized environments represents predictable variations using known engineering techniques. The core robotic and imaging technologies remain fundamentally consistent, with modular additions addressing specific operational constraints through standard engineering problem-solving approaches. The disclosed variations represent logical extensions of the source patent's core technological framework.

Obvious Combinations & Variations

Source Patent Element
Robotic arm with integrated imaging device for surgical procedures
PTD Variation
Adding secure communication module for high-security environments
Obviousness Reasoning
Integrating encrypted communication is a known technique in medical and secure technological systems, representing a predictable design choice for protecting sensitive surgical data
Source Patent Element
Precise robotic positioning based on imaging data
PTD Variation
Incorporating environmental sensors for altitude and pressure adjustments
Obviousness Reasoning
Adaptive sensing and calibration are standard engineering practices for maintaining system performance across varying operational conditions
Source Patent Element
Surgical robotic system with imaging capabilities
PTD Variation
Implementing portable design with satellite communication for remote guidance
Obviousness Reasoning
Modular system design and remote telecommunications are well-established techniques in medical and robotic technologies, representing an obvious solution for expanding operational capabilities
Source Patent Element
Robotic surgical platform with imaging integration
PTD Variation
Adding weather-resistant enclosure and thermal management system
Obviousness Reasoning
Environmental protection techniques are standard engineering approaches for extending technological systems' operational reliability in challenging conditions
Source Patent Element
Surgical robotic system requiring precise positioning
PTD Variation
Implementing autonomous power generation module
Obviousness Reasoning
Developing self-powered technological systems is a known solution for extending operational capabilities in resource-constrained environments
35 U.S.C. § 103 Summary: Based on the teachings of US Patent 11857269, a Person Having Ordinary Skill In The Art would find the technical variations disclosed herein to be obvious extensions of the prior art, representing predictable adaptations of known surgical robotic system technologies through standard engineering problem-solving techniques. The disclosed variations do not represent non-obvious innovations but rather represent logical, foreseeable modifications to existing surgical robotic platforms.

Original Patent Information

Patent NumberUS 11,857,269
TitleIntegrated medical imaging and surgical robotic system
Assignee(s)Mobius Imaging, LLC