Steering Input Devices for Teleoperated Robotic Systems in Non-Medical Industries

This inventive concept discloses the application of surgical instrument steering input devices to teleoperated robotic systems in various non-medical industries, including precision agriculture, autonomous underwater exploration, search and rescue operations, precision construction, and remote environmental monitoring.

The original patent described surgical instrument steering input devices for teleoperated robotic systems in medical applications. However, these devices can be adapted and modified to address specific challenges in non-medical industries, such as crop monitoring, underwater navigation, debris-filled environment navigation, building inspection, and environmental data collection.

The new claims describe the integration of surgical instrument steering input devices into teleoperated robotic systems for non-medical applications. For instance, in precision agriculture, the steering input device can be used to control a robotic system for crop monitoring and management tasks. Similarly, in autonomous underwater exploration, the input device can be used to navigate and collect data in underwater environments. The detailed design and operation of the steering input device remain similar to the original patent, with modifications to accommodate the specific requirements of each non-medical industry.

The new claims introduce a novel application of surgical instrument steering input devices to non-medical industries, which was not originally considered. The inventive step lies in the adaptation and modification of the original device to address specific challenges in these new industries.

Alternative embodiments of the inventive concept could include modifications to the steering input device's design, materials, or operation to better suit the specific requirements of each non-medical industry. For example, the input device could be designed with waterproof materials for underwater exploration or with durable materials for search and rescue operations.

The inventive concept has significant commercial potential in various non-medical industries, including precision agriculture, autonomous underwater exploration, search and rescue operations, precision construction, and remote environmental monitoring. The target market includes companies and organizations operating in these industries, as well as research institutions and government agencies.