Ceiling-Mounted Robotic Arm Shuttle for Surgical Imaging Clearance
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional surgical robotic systems occupy significant space in the surgical area, impeding workflow and interfering with imaging procedures, as they are typically large and require substantial space for operation.
Innovation Solution
The development of a mobile shuttle system with a support member that allows a robotic arm to be mounted proximate to an imaging device, enabling the arm to extend over the gantry of the imaging system, and various mounting apparatuses that provide stability and flexibility for positioning the robotic arm near the surgical table or ceiling, minimizing space usage.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If a conventional surgical robotic system is used, then the robotic arm can perform surgical functions, but it occupies significant space in the surgical area and interferes with imaging procedures
Solution Approach 1:
The robotic arm is repositioned from a floor-based lateral approach to a ceiling-mounted overhead approach, utilizing the vertical dimension to eliminate space conflicts with imaging equipment and improve surgical accessibility
2Ease of operation
If the robotic arm is mounted on a mobile shuttle, then mobility is improved, but stability may be compromised
Solution Approach 1:
The mounting system is divided into separate components: a mobile shuttle for positioning and a ceiling-mounted support structure for stable robotic arm attachment, combining mobility during setup with stability during operation
Solution Approach 2:
The ceiling support structure acts as an intermediary between the mobile shuttle and the robotic arm, providing a stable mounting point while allowing the shuttle to remain mobile for repositioning
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AI summary
Systems and methods for mounting a robotic arm for use in robotic-assisted surgery, including a mobile shuttle that includes a support member for mounting the robotic arm that extends at least partially over a gantry of an imaging device. Further embodiments include a mounting apparatus for mounting a robotic arm to a base or support column of an imaging device, to a patient table, to a floor or ceiling of a room, or to a cart that extends over the top surface of the patient table.