Title:
MICROSURGERY-SPECIFIC HAPTIC HAND CONTROLLER
Document Type and Number:
WIPO Patent Application WO/2019/126863
Kind Code:
A8
Abstract:
A local haptic hand controller !s provided for enabling an operator to remotely perform fine manipulation, such as microsurgery, in conjunction with a remotely located robotic manipulator, for example at which the microsurgery is to be performed. The local haptic hand controller includes a base, a kinematic structure in communication with the base and comprises a gimbal as an end effector. A local surgical tool is provided at the gimbal and has a shape and construction substantially similar to a remote surgical tool provided at the remote robotic manipulator. A control system is in communication with the local surgical tool and with the remote surgical tool, and configured to enable operation of the local haptic hand controller when a local surgical tool identifier matches a remote surgical tool identifier.
Inventors:
SUTHERLAND GARNETTE ROY (CA)
HOSHYARMANESH HAMIDREZA (CA)
ZAREINIA KOUROSH (CA)
LAMA SANJU (CA)
HOSHYARMANESH HAMIDREZA (CA)
ZAREINIA KOUROSH (CA)
LAMA SANJU (CA)
Application Number:
PCT/CA2018/000243
Publication Date:
September 12, 2019
Filing Date:
December 28, 2018
Export Citation:
Assignee:
ORBSURGICAL LTD (CA)
International Classes:
A61B34/37; A61B34/30; B25J3/04; B25J9/18
Attorney, Agent or Firm:
BEHMANN, Curtis B. (CA)
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