Abstract

The present embodiments relate to operator control in a master-slave robotic system, including, but not limited to, wherein an operator uses a master control input device to guide the position and orientation of a tool that is driven by the robotic system. Embodiments described herein provide devices and methods of increasing precision control for complex motions by, for example, decoupling operator control of rotational and translational movement.

IPC Classes  ?

• A61B 34/30 - Surgical robots
• A61B 34/00 - Computer-aided surgeryManipulators or robots specially adapted for use in surgery
• A61B 34/37 - Leader-follower robots
• B25J 9/16 - Programme controls

Abstract

The present invention relates to devices and methods for controlled motion of a tool. In one embodiment, the device can support a tool needed to perform an activity requiring a highly-precise, stable motion, while also accommodating a person's hand for the purposes of moving the tool. In another embodiment, the device of the present invention allows for rotational motion of a tool independently of the directive motion of the tool. In yet another embodiment, the present invention relates to the design of a force transducer useful in a cooperative robot. The device and methods of the present invention are particularly useful for microsurgery or other tasks that are typically performed using cooperative robotics.

IPC Classes  ?

• B25J 1/02 - Manipulators positioned in space by hand articulated or flexible
• B25J 7/00 - Micromanipulators
• B25J 9/16 - Programme controls
• B25J 13/08 - Controls for manipulators by means of sensing devices, e.g. viewing or touching devices

Abstract

The present embodiments relate to operator control in a master-slave robotic system, including, but not limited to, wherein an operator uses a master control input device to guide the position and orientation of a tool that is driven by the robotic system. Embodiments described herein provide devices and methods of increasing precision control for complex motions by, for example, decoupling operator control of rotational and translational movement.

IPC Classes  ?

• G06F 3/01 - Input arrangements or combined input and output arrangements for interaction between user and computer
• A61B 34/30 - Surgical robots
• A61B 34/37 - Leader-follower robots
• B25J 9/16 - Programme controls
• A61B 34/00 - Computer-aided surgeryManipulators or robots specially adapted for use in surgery

Abstract

The present invention relates to devices and methods for controlled motion of a tool. In one embodiment, the device can support a tool needed to perform an activity requiring a highly-precise, stable motion, while also accommodating a person's hand for the purposes of moving the tool. In another embodiment, the device of the present invention allows for rotational motion of a tool independently of the directive motion of the tool. In yet another embodiment, the present invention relates to the design of a force transducer useful in a cooperative robot. The device and methods of the present invention are particularly useful for microsurgery or other tasks that are typically performed using cooperative robotics.

IPC Classes  ?

• B25J 1/02 - Manipulators positioned in space by hand articulated or flexible
• B25J 9/16 - Programme controls
• B25J 7/00 - Micromanipulators
• B25J 13/08 - Controls for manipulators by means of sensing devices, e.g. viewing or touching devices

Abstract

The present embodiments relate to operator control in a master-slave robotic system, including, but not limited to, wherein an operator uses a master control input device to guide the position and orientation of a tool that is driven by the robotic system. Embodiments described herein provide devices and methods of increasing precision control for complex motions by, for example, decoupling operator control of rotational and translational movement.

IPC Classes  ?

• G06F 3/01 - Input arrangements or combined input and output arrangements for interaction between user and computer
• A61B 34/30 - Surgical robots
• A61B 34/37 - Leader-follower robots
• A61B 34/00 - Computer-aided surgeryManipulators or robots specially adapted for use in surgery
• B25J 9/16 - Programme controls

Abstract

The present invention relates to devices and methods for controlled motion of a tool. In one embodiment, the device can support a tool needed to perform an activity requiring a highly-precise, stable motion, while also accommodating a person's hand for the purposes of moving the tool. In another embodiment, the device of the present invention allows for rotational motion of a tool independently of the directive motion of the tool. In yet another embodiment, the present invention relates to the design of a force transducer useful in a cooperative robot. The device and methods of the present invention are particularly useful for microsurgery or other tasks that are typically performed using cooperative robotics.

IPC Classes  ?

• G05B 15/00 - Systems controlled by a computer
• G05B 19/00 - Programme-control systems
• B25J 1/02 - Manipulators positioned in space by hand articulated or flexible
• B25J 9/16 - Programme controls
• B25J 7/00 - Micromanipulators
• B25J 13/08 - Controls for manipulators by means of sensing devices, e.g. viewing or touching devices