Dual reference frames coupled to anatomical structures enable continuous position monitoring via multiple tracking devices.
A stapler handle assembly uses a sliding slot mechanism to link two handles for firing.
Segmented rigid bodies transition from flexible to locked configurations, enabling precise robotic positioning through narrow incisions.
An impedance measurement circuit converts tissue contact signals into force vectors for robotic surgical tools.
Stoppers constrain the second arm part relative to the first, resolving position control issues during tissue ligation.
A segmented motion feedthrough maintains a hermetic sterile barrier while transferring mechanical drive between a robot arm and surgical instrument.
A modular surgical hub integrates ultrasonic and RF energy generators into a single unit to streamline tool management.
Drive motor controller generates current components to compensate for gravitational torque and internal friction, reducing user effort.
A surgical connector release mechanism uses a distal button to disengage locking studs along the separation axis.
Thin dielectric membrane enables uniform ablation depth while preventing injury to adjacent organs.
An electrosurgical device harvests RF treatment signals to power internal loads via a dedicated energy harvesting assembly.
Discontinuities in the cantilever beam isolate stress concentrations from strain sensors, ensuring linear force distribution and accurate surgical measurements.