Next-Generation Roboticized Surgery System
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Summary of the Inventive Concept
A futuristic, modular, and highly adaptable roboticized surgery system that leverages AI, micro-robots, and advanced haptic feedback to revolutionize the field of minimally invasive surgery.
Background and Problem Solved
The original patent relates to a robotized surgery system with improved control, but it has limitations in terms of flexibility, adaptability, and precision. The new inventive concept addresses these limitations by introducing a swarm of micro-robots, AI-assisted surgical planning, modular architecture, and advanced haptic feedback, enabling surgeons to perform complex, multi-site surgical procedures with enhanced precision and dexterity.
Detailed Description of the Inventive Concept
The next-generation roboticized surgery system comprises a swarm of micro-robots, each equipped with a unique surgical instrument, which can be deployed and controlled simultaneously to perform complex, multi-site surgical procedures. The system features a modular, upgradeable architecture, allowing for seamless integration of new robotic arms, instruments, and sensors. AI-assisted surgical planning and execution enable real-time adaptation to changing surgical conditions, optimizing robotic arm movement for enhanced precision and dexterity. Advanced haptic feedback allows surgeons to feel tactile sensations and forces in real-time, enhancing their ability to manipulate tissues and instruments with precision and control. The system also enables remote, telepresence-based robotic surgery, expanding access to specialized surgical care.
Novelty and Inventive Step
The new claims introduce a paradigm shift in roboticized surgery by leveraging AI, micro-robots, and advanced haptic feedback, which are not obvious extensions of the original patent. The swarm of micro-robots, AI-assisted surgical planning, and modular architecture provide a novel and non-obvious solution to the limitations of the original patent.
Alternative Embodiments and Variations
Alternative embodiments of the inventive concept could include using different types of micro-robots, varying the number and configuration of robotic arms, or incorporating additional sensors and instruments. Variations could also include adapting the system for different types of surgical procedures or integrating it with other medical technologies.
Potential Commercial Applications and Market
The next-generation roboticized surgery system has significant commercial potential in the medical technology industry, particularly in the fields of minimally invasive surgery, robotic surgery, and telemedicine. The system could be marketed to hospitals, clinics, and medical research institutions, offering a competitive advantage in terms of precision, adaptability, and accessibility.
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. |