Intelligent Markerless Navigation System for Robotic-Assisted Surgery

A novel system integrating AI computer vision, IoT sensor networks, blockchain data storage, and new materials for enhanced markerless navigation in robotic-assisted surgery.

The original patent, 'Markerless navigation using AI computer vision,' provided a foundational method for tracking objects of interest in surgical procedures. However, this invention was limited to a singular AI computer vision approach. The new inventive concept addresses the need for a more comprehensive and integrated system, combining AI computer vision with IoT, blockchain, and new materials to provide a more accurate, secure, and efficient markerless navigation system for robotic-assisted surgery.

The Intelligent Markerless Navigation System comprises an AI-driven computer vision module for real-time object recognition, an IoT-enabled sensor network for tracking surgical tools and body parts, and a blockchain-based data storage for secure and transparent surgical records. Additionally, the system incorporates new material-based implants with embedded sensors for tracking object movement. This synergistic combination enables the system to provide real-time feedback, adjust robotic movement, and generate 3D models of the surgical site, thereby enhancing the accuracy and efficiency of robotic-assisted surgery.

The new inventive concept introduces the integration of AI computer vision with IoT sensor networks, blockchain data storage, and new materials, which is a novel and non-obvious combination that provides a more comprehensive and effective markerless navigation system for robotic-assisted surgery.

Alternative embodiments of the inventive concept could include varying the type of sensors used in the IoT-enabled sensor network, utilizing different blockchain protocols for data storage, or incorporating additional AI-driven components for enhanced object recognition. These variations would ensure broad conceptual coverage and adaptability to different surgical environments.

The Intelligent Markerless Navigation System has significant commercial potential in the medical technology industry, particularly in the field of robotic-assisted surgery. The system's enhanced accuracy, security, and efficiency would appeal to hospitals, surgical centers, and medical device manufacturers, providing a competitive advantage in the market.