Multi-Arm Robotic Platform for Concomitant Procedures
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing robotic medical systems struggle to efficiently perform multiple medical procedures simultaneously at different anatomical regions of a patient, lacking the capability to coordinate and control multiple robotic arms and instruments effectively for enhanced imaging and guidance.
Innovation Solution
A robotic medical system with multiple robotic arms and a user interface that allows simultaneous control of instruments through different patient openings, enabling enhanced imaging and ergonomic operation by a single user, with features like independent instrument drivers and a modular design for sterilization.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Productivity
If a single robotic system performs multiple medical procedures simultaneously at different anatomical regions, then productivity and treatment efficiency are improved, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The robotic system is divided into multiple independent robotic arms, each capable of performing different medical procedures simultaneously. Each arm can be independently controlled and positioned at different anatomical regions, allowing parallel execution of multiple procedures while maintaining modular system architecture that manages complexity.
Solution Approach 2:
The robotic system is designed with multi-functional robotic arms that can perform various medical procedures including imaging, surgery, and guidance functions. This universality allows a single system to handle multiple procedures simultaneously across different anatomical regions, improving productivity without requiring separate specialized systems for each function.
2Productivity
If multiple robotic arms are coordinated for simultaneous procedures, then productivity is improved, but ease of operation deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
A centralized control system acts as an intermediary between the operator and multiple robotic arms. This control system coordinates and manages the simultaneous operation of multiple arms, handling the complexity of coordination while presenting a simplified interface to the operator. The control system can manage task allocation, timing, and synchronization automatically.
Solution Approach 2:
The robotic system employs dynamic task allocation and real-time coordination algorithms that adapt to procedural needs. The control system can dynamically adjust the operation of different robotic arms based on procedural progress, anatomical considerations, and real-time feedback, making the complex multi-arm operation more manageable and intuitive for the operator.
3Measurement precision
If instruments are inserted through different anatomical regions, then measurement precision and imaging guidance are improved, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The robotic system incorporates real-time feedback mechanisms including imaging systems and positioning sensors that monitor the location and status of multiple instruments simultaneously. This feedback is integrated into the control system, which automatically adjusts instrument positions and coordinates their interaction to maintain precise anatomical targeting while managing the complexity of having multiple instruments in different regions.
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AI summary
Systems and methods for performing concomitant medical procedures are disclosed. In one aspect, the method involves controlling a first robotic arm to insert a first medical instrument through a first opening of a patient and controlling a second robotic arm to insert a second medical instrument through a second opening of the patient. The first robotic arm and the second robotic arm are part of a first platform and the first opening and the second opening are positioned at two different anatomical regions of the patient.