Synergistic Robotic Surgical System with AI, IoT, Blockchain, and Advanced Materials

Publication ID: 24-11857351_0008_PTD
Published: October 28, 2025
Category:Synergistic Combinations

Legal Citation

pr1or.art Inc., “Synergistic Robotic Surgical System with AI, IoT, Blockchain, and Advanced Materials,” Published Technical Disclosure No. 24-11857351_0008_PTD, Published October 28, 2025, available at https://archive.pr1or.art/24-11857351_0008_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. 11,857,351.

Summary of the Inventive Concept

A next-generation robotic surgical system integrating artificial intelligence, Internet of Things, blockchain, and advanced nanomaterials to enhance surgical outcomes, improve patient safety, and streamline healthcare data management.

Background and Problem Solved

The original robotic surgical system, while innovative, had limitations in terms of real-time data analysis, secure data storage, and optimal surgical trajectory prediction. The new inventive concept addresses these limitations by incorporating synergistic technologies to create a more powerful, efficient, and secure surgical system.

Detailed Description of the Inventive Concept

The synergistic robotic surgical system comprises a multi-axis surgical robot, a tool adapted to be operably mounted on the robot, and an artificial intelligence module integrated with the computer to predict optimal surgical trajectories based on real-time patient data. Additionally, the system incorporates an Internet of Things (IoT) module to receive real-time data from a plurality of sensors and adjust the surgical procedure accordingly. The system also utilizes a blockchain-based data storage system to securely store and track patient data and surgical outcomes. Furthermore, the system features a nanomaterial-coated surgical instrument, reducing bacterial adhesion and promoting tissue healing. The machine learning algorithm integrated with the computer analyzes real-time surgical data and provides predictive analytics for optimizing surgical outcomes.

Novelty and Inventive Step

The new inventive concept introduces the integration of artificial intelligence, IoT, blockchain, and advanced nanomaterials into a robotic surgical system, which is not obvious from the original patent. The synergistic combination of these technologies provides a non-obvious solution to the limitations of the original system.

Alternative Embodiments and Variations

Alternative embodiments of the inventive concept could include the use of different AI algorithms, IoT protocols, or blockchain architectures. Variations could also include the integration of additional technologies, such as augmented reality or 5G connectivity, to further enhance the system's capabilities.

Potential Commercial Applications and Market

The synergistic robotic surgical system has significant commercial potential in the healthcare industry, particularly in the fields of orthopedic, neurosurgical, and cardiovascular surgery. The system's ability to improve surgical outcomes, reduce complications, and streamline data management makes it an attractive solution for hospitals and healthcare providers.

CPC Classifications

SectionClassGroup
A A61 A61B50/22
A A61 A61B34/30
A A61 A61B34/35
A A61 A61B2017/00464

Field of Art

Robotic surgical systems, medical robotics, and minimally invasive surgical technologies, requiring advanced engineering knowledge in mechanical design, computer science, and medical device integration

Person of Ordinary Skill (PHOSITA) Profile

A biomedical engineer or robotics specialist with expertise in surgical robotics, computer-assisted medical technologies, advanced sensor systems, and interdisciplinary medical device design, holding advanced degrees and professional experience in medical technology development

Obviousness Rationale

A person having ordinary skill in the art would recognize that integrating emerging technologies like AI, IoT, and blockchain into existing robotic surgical systems represents a predictable evolution of medical technology. The source patent establishes a foundational robotic surgical platform that naturally invites technological enhancements to improve precision, data management, and surgical outcomes. The PTD's proposed variations represent logical extensions of known technological capabilities within medical robotics.

Obvious Combinations & Variations

Source Patent Element
Multi-axis surgical robot with computer-controlled tool mounting system
PTD Variation
Integration of artificial intelligence module to predict surgical trajectories
Obviousness Reasoning
Adding machine learning algorithms to robotic surgical systems is a known technique for improving surgical precision, representing a predictable application of AI technologies to existing robotic platforms
Source Patent Element
Surgical tool with effector attachment device
PTD Variation
Nanomaterial-coated surgical instrument reducing bacterial adhesion
Obviousness Reasoning
Material science improvements to surgical instruments are routine design choices in medical technology, with predictable benefits for infection prevention and tissue healing
Source Patent Element
Computer-coupled robotic surgical system
PTD Variation
Blockchain-based data storage and IoT sensor integration
Obviousness Reasoning
Implementing secure data management and real-time sensor monitoring represents a standard technological progression in medical device interconnectivity, utilizing well-established communication protocols
Source Patent Element
Robotic surgical system with computer control
PTD Variation
Machine learning algorithm for analyzing real-time surgical data
Obviousness Reasoning
Applying predictive analytics and machine learning to surgical data is a foreseeable enhancement for improving surgical outcomes, utilizing known computational techniques
Source Patent Element
Multi-axis surgical robot with interchangeable tools
PTD Variation
Advanced sensor integration and real-time procedural adjustment
Obviousness Reasoning
Enhancing robotic surgical systems with adaptive sensor technologies represents a logical extension of existing control systems, providing more sophisticated operational capabilities
35 U.S.C. § 103 Summary: Based on the teachings of US Patent 11857351 and the published technical disclosure, a person having ordinary skill in the art would find the proposed technological variations obvious and predictable extensions of existing robotic surgical system technologies. The combination of artificial intelligence, IoT, blockchain, and advanced materials represents a routine technological progression that would be apparent to a skilled practitioner, thereby rendering potential patent claims obvious and anticipatable under 35 U.S.C. Section 103.

Original Patent Information

Patent NumberUS 11,857,351
TitleRobotic surgical system and method
Assignee(s)Globus Medical, Inc.