Advanced Robotic Surgical System with Modular Arms and AI-driven Control

Publication ID: 24-11857351_0010_PTD

Published: October 28, 2025

Category:Future Evolutions & Paradigm Shifts

Legal Citation

pr1or.art Inc., “Advanced Robotic Surgical System with Modular Arms and AI-driven Control,” Published Technical Disclosure No. 24-11857351_0010_PTD, Published October 28, 2025, available at https://archive.pr1or.art/24-11857351_0010_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 featuring modular, reconfigurable arms, interchangeable tool modules, and a machine learning-based control system for real-time adaptation to surgical scenarios, enabling precise, minimally invasive procedures and improved patient outcomes.

Background and Problem Solved

The original robotic surgical system, while providing a significant advancement in surgical technology, has limitations in terms of its fixed arm configuration, limited tool selection, and lack of real-time adaptability. The new inventive concept addresses these limitations by introducing modular arms, advanced tool modules, and AI-driven control, enabling surgeons to tackle complex surgical procedures with enhanced precision and dexterity.

Detailed Description of the Inventive Concept

The advanced robotic surgical system comprises a modular, reconfigurable robotic arm with interchangeable tool modules, each adapted to perform a specific surgical task. The system is controlled by a machine learning-based control system that optimizes arm movement and tool selection for real-time adaptation to surgical scenarios. The system integrates real-time imaging, artificial intelligence, and advanced haptic feedback to enable precise, minimally invasive procedures. Additionally, the system features a swarm of micro-robots that can be deployed through a single incision, each micro-robot equipped with a unique tool or sensor for coordinated, high-precision surgical intervention.

Novelty and Inventive Step

The new inventive concept's modular arm design, AI-driven control system, and integration of real-time imaging, artificial intelligence, and advanced haptic feedback provide a significant departure from the original patent's fixed arm configuration and limited tool selection. The introduction of micro-robots and soft-robotic arms further expands the system's capabilities and precision.

Alternative Embodiments and Variations

Alternative embodiments of the inventive concept could include varying arm configurations, different tool module designs, and alternative control systems. Variations could also include integrating the system with virtual and augmented reality for enhanced surgical planning and navigation.

Potential Commercial Applications and Market

The advanced robotic surgical system has significant commercial potential in the medical device industry, particularly in the fields of orthopedic, neurosurgical, and cardiovascular surgery. The system's ability to enable precise, minimally invasive procedures and improve patient outcomes could lead to widespread adoption and significant market growth.

CPC Classifications

Section	Class	Group
A	A61	A61B50/22
A	A61	A61B34/30
A	A61	A61B34/35
A	A61	A61B2017/00464

Section 103 Obviousness Analysis (PHOSITA)

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Field of Art

Robotic surgical systems and minimally invasive surgical technologies, involving multi-axis robotic platforms, surgical tool interfaces, and precision medical intervention techniques

Person of Ordinary Skill (PHOSITA) Profile

A biomedical engineer or robotics specialist with expertise in surgical robotics, mechanical design, control systems, and medical device integration, holding advanced degrees in bioengineering or mechanical engineering with 5-7 years of experience in medical robotics development

Obviousness Rationale

A PHOSITA would recognize that the published technical disclosure represents a predictable extension of existing robotic surgical system technologies, leveraging known modular design principles, machine learning control strategies, and emerging micro-robotics concepts that are natural evolutionary developments in the field of surgical robotics. The disclosed variations demonstrate incremental improvements that would be obvious to a skilled practitioner familiar with existing robotic surgical platforms and emerging medical robotics research. The integration of AI-driven control, interchangeable tool modules, and micro-robotic swarm technologies represent logical technological progressions from the foundational concepts in the source patent.

Obvious Combinations & Variations

Source Patent Element

Multi-axis surgical robot with tool attachment mechanism

PTD Variation

Modular, reconfigurable robotic arm with interchangeable tool modules

Obviousness Reasoning

A PHOSITA would recognize that modular tool interfaces are a predictable design evolution, enabling greater surgical flexibility through known mechanical coupling techniques and standard robotic platform design principles

Source Patent Element

Tool changer mounted to the robot for releasable tool attachment

PTD Variation

AI-driven control system for optimizing tool selection and arm movement

Obviousness Reasoning

Implementing machine learning control strategies represents an obvious technological improvement using known artificial intelligence techniques to enhance existing robotic surgical system functionality

Source Patent Element

Surgical robot system with effector attachment device

PTD Variation

Micro-robot swarm deployable through a single incision with unique tools and sensors

Obviousness Reasoning

Developing miniaturized robotic platforms with specialized tools is a predictable technological progression in medical robotics, representing an incremental innovation based on existing surgical robotic design principles

Source Patent Element

Surgical robot configured to install orthopedic components

PTD Variation

Virtual and augmented reality integration for surgical planning and navigation

Obviousness Reasoning

Incorporating advanced visualization technologies into surgical robotic systems represents a known technique for enhancing surgical precision and preoperative planning

Source Patent Element

Multi-axis robotic device with end effector

PTD Variation

Bio-inspired soft-robotic arm for delicate tissue interaction

Obviousness Reasoning

Developing biomimetic robotic designs that improve surgical precision is an obvious design choice within the field of medical robotics, representing a predictable technological adaptation

35 U.S.C. § 103 Summary: Based on a comprehensive analysis of US Patent 11857351 and the published technical disclosure, a person having ordinary skill in the art would find the claimed variations obvious and anticipated, as the disclosed innovations represent predictable technological extensions employing known techniques in robotic surgical system design, control methodologies, and medical device integration. The published technical disclosure thus serves as valid prior art rendering obvious any subsequent patent claims covering substantially similar robotic surgical system configurations and methodological approaches.

Original Patent Information

Patent Number	US 11,857,351
Title	Robotic surgical system and method
Assignee(s)	Globus Medical, Inc.