Roboticized System for Diverse Industries
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Summary of the Inventive Concept
The present invention relates to the application of roboticized surgery system technology to diverse industries, including agriculture, environmental monitoring, infrastructure inspection, and warehouse management, providing improved efficiency, precision, and safety.
Background and Problem Solved
The original roboticized surgery system patent focused on mini-invasive operations, such as endoscopies. However, the limitations of this technology in addressing other industries' needs led to the development of this new inventive concept, which adapts the core technology to tackle distinct challenges in various fields.
Detailed Description of the Inventive Concept
The new inventive concept comprises a robotic arm, control console, and telecamera, which can be configured to address specific industry needs. In agriculture, the system can inspect and maintain equipment, automate crop harvesting, and enhance farm productivity. In environmental monitoring, the system can collect and analyze environmental samples, enabling more accurate and efficient monitoring. In infrastructure inspection, the system can inspect and repair infrastructure, reducing maintenance costs and improving public safety. In warehouse management, the system can locate and retrieve items, streamlining logistics and inventory management.
Novelty and Inventive Step
The new claims introduce an entirely new set of applications and use cases, unrelated to the original surgical context, demonstrating a significant inventive step in adapting the core technology to diverse industries. The novelty lies in the unexpected application of roboticized surgery system technology to address specific challenges in agriculture, environmental monitoring, infrastructure inspection, and warehouse management.
Alternative Embodiments and Variations
Alternative embodiments may include the use of different robotic arm designs, specialized endoscopic cameras, or modified control consoles tailored to specific industries. Variations could also involve integrating the system with existing infrastructure, such as farm management software or warehouse management systems.
Potential Commercial Applications and Market
The inventive concept has significant commercial potential in various industries, including agriculture, environmental monitoring, infrastructure inspection, and warehouse management. The system's ability to improve efficiency, precision, and safety can lead to increased adoption and revenue growth in these markets.
Section 103 Obviousness Analysis (PHOSITA)
Field of Art
Robotics and Control Systems for Remote Operation, with expertise in surgical and industrial robotic platforms, including multi-arm systems with telecamera and control console interfaces
Person of Ordinary Skill (PHOSITA) Profile
An engineer with advanced degree in robotics or mechatronics, familiar with robotic arm kinematics, remote control interfaces, image processing, and cross-industry technology adaptation strategies
Obviousness Rationale
The PTD represents a straightforward technological translation of the surgical robotic system's core architectural elements into alternative industrial contexts. A PHOSITA would recognize that the fundamental components of robotic arms, control consoles, and telecameras are inherently adaptable across domains. The surgical system's core technological principles of remote manipulation, visual feedback, and precision control are directly transferable to agricultural, environmental, infrastructure, and logistics applications.
Obvious Combinations & Variations
Original Patent Information
| Patent Number | US 11,857,278 |
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| Title | Roboticized surgery system with improved control |
| Assignee(s) | Asensus Surgical Italia, s.r.l. |