Robotic Laser Treatment Distance Control With Counterbalancing Force
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing laser skin treatment systems pose safety concerns and inefficiencies due to the need for multiple separate systems and manual operation, which can lead to increased complexity and risk during procedures.
Innovation Solution
A robotic laser skin treatment system with a controller that monitors distance and generates counterbalancing forces to assist in maintaining safe operation, allowing for simultaneous use of multiple laser wavelengths and seamless transitions between manual and robotic control using 3D imaging and sensors.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If manual operation is used for laser skin treatment, then ease of operation is improved, but safety and precision deteriorate due to human error and fatigue
Solution Approach 1:
The robotic system performs treatment operations autonomously based on pre-programmed parameters and real-time sensor feedback, eliminating the need for continuous manual control while maintaining safety through automated distance monitoring and counterbalancing mechanisms
Solution Approach 2:
The patent replaces manual mechanical operation with an automated robotic system that uses sensors, controllers, and automated feedback loops to monitor and adjust treatment parameters, thereby improving safety while maintaining operational ease
2Adaptability or versatility
If multiple separate laser systems are used for different wavelengths, then treatment versatility is improved, but device complexity and safety risks worsen
Solution Approach 1:
The robotic system is designed with a universal platform that can accommodate multiple laser wavelengths and treatment types through programmable control and interchangeable treatment heads, allowing a single system to perform functions that previously required multiple separate systems
Solution Approach 2:
The patent combines multiple laser wavelength capabilities into a single integrated robotic system, merging previously separate treatment systems into one unified platform that reduces complexity while maintaining versatility through centralized control and automated switching between wavelengths
3Manufacturing precision
If the treatment device is manually moved closer to the treatment area, then treatment precision is improved, but safety deteriorates due to increased risk of contact and injury
Solution Approach 1:
The robotic system incorporates real-time feedback through sensors that continuously monitor the distance between the treatment device and the treatment area, providing automated feedback to the control system to maintain optimal spacing and prevent unsafe contact while preserving treatment precision
Solution Approach 2:
The patent implements counterbalancing forces through the robotic system's control mechanism that automatically resist manual movements attempting to bring the treatment device too close to the treatment area, creating a safety barrier that prevents contact while allowing precise controlled positioning when needed
Applied Scientific Principles
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Function Achieved in This Case
Enhances treatment efficiency and safety by enabling precise control, reducing patient fatigue, and allowing for multiple procedures with different wavelengths in a single setup, while preventing unsafe operation through automated distance monitoring and counterbalancing.
Implementation Method 1
The robotic controller detects a manual movement of the treatment device and generates a counterbalancing force in response to the manual movement
Implementation Method 2
a robotic controller that monitors a distance between a treatment device and a treatment area
Data Source
AI summary
A safety system for laser treatment, comprising a robotic controller configured to monitor a distance between a treatment device and a treatment area, the robotic controller configured to detect a manual movement of the treatment device and to generate a counterbalancing force in response to the manual movement and wherein the robotic controller is configured to increase the counterbalancing force if the distance between the treatment device and the treatment area is less than a predetermined distance.