AI Surgical Robot Feedback Loop for Real-Time Instrument Positioning
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing robotic surgical systems lack integration of advanced AI capabilities for real-time tissue property analysis, haptic feedback, and secure data ecosystems, limiting their adaptability and precision in surgical procedures.
Innovation Solution
An AI-powered robotic surgery system with a feedback loop and data extraction module that utilizes sensors for real-time data analysis, dynamic instrument positioning, and a secure data ecosystem, supported by a surgeon console, surgical robot, and AI system for enhanced precision and adaptability.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Measurement precision
If robotic surgical systems are enhanced with AI capabilities for real-time tissue property analysis and haptic feedback, then precision and adaptability are improved, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements nested architecture by embedding sensors, processors, and AI modules within the robotic arm structure itself. The haptic feedback sensors are integrated into the end effector, with processing capabilities nested within the arm assembly, creating a hierarchical system where computational functions are contained within structural components.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent introduces an intermediary processing layer between the robotic arm and the surgeon's control interface. This intermediary includes sensors that detect tissue properties and haptic feedback mechanisms that translate physical tissue characteristics into actionable signals, mediating the interaction between the robotic system and the surgical environment.
2Adaptability or versatility
If real-time sensor data is collected and analyzed to dynamically adjust robotic system operation, then adaptability is improved, but data processing requirements and system complexity increase
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements multiple feedback loops that continuously monitor sensor data from the robotic arm, process this information through AI algorithms, and dynamically adjust system operation in real-time. The haptic feedback mechanism provides tactile feedback to the surgeon while simultaneously feeding data back to the control system for adaptive adjustment.
Solution Approach 2:
The system performs preliminary processing of sensor data locally at the robotic arm before transmitting to the central processing system. Edge computing capabilities are embedded within the robotic arm to pre-process and filter data, reducing the burden on the central processing system and enabling real-time adaptive responses.
3Manufacturing precision
If multiple sensors and AI processing components are integrated into the robotic system, then precision and real-time analysis are improved, but the number of components and manufacturing complexity increase
Solution Approach 1:
The patent merges multiple functions into integrated modules within the robotic arm. Sensors for position, orientation, and tissue property detection are combined with haptic feedback mechanisms and processing capabilities into unified assemblies, reducing the number of separate components and simplifying manufacturing.
Solution Approach 2:
The robotic arm is designed with universal interfaces and standardized mounting structures that allow different sensor types and AI processing modules to be interchangeably installed. This modular universal design enables multi-functionality while maintaining ease of manufacture through standardized assembly procedures.
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AI summary
A robotic surgical system. a surgeon console operatively coupled to a patient console and one or more surgical instruments. A surgeon computer is coupled to or integrated with the surgeon console, the surgeon computer further operatively connected to the one or more surgical instruments; A surgical robot is coupled to a robotic surgery control system and a feedback loop. The robotic surgery control system includes or is coupled to an artificial intelligence (AI) system. A feedback loop is further configured to receive performance-related data from the one or more sensors, the data analyzed by the robotic surgery control system or the AI system to dynamically adjust the robotic system's operation as needed. A data extraction module retrieves, from the robotic surgery control system or the AI system. one or more programmed steps executed by the surgeon for positioning at least one of the surgical instruments during the surgical procedure.