Multi-Axis Probe Robot for Automated Ultrasonic Scanning
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current ultrasonic diagnostic equipment requires high expertise and manual operation, leading to operator fatigue and limited accessibility, as doctors need to manually hold and maneuver probes for scanning, which is tedious and time-consuming, especially for multiple patients, and is typically only available in medical institutions.
Innovation Solution
A probe robot device with a probe movement mechanism allowing rotational movement around multiple axes, equipped with a pressure detecting structure and a robotic arm, enabling automatic scanning and examination without the need for extensive medical expertise, allowing the device to be used by anyone and reducing the workload of medical professionals.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Device complexity
If manual probe operation is used, then the device structure is simple, but the operation complexity increases and requires high expertise
Solution Approach 1:
The probe is equipped with a multi-axis rotation mechanism that enables automatic rotational movement around multiple angled axes within preset angle ranges, transforming the static manual operation into dynamic automated scanning, thereby reducing operation complexity while maintaining structural simplicity
Solution Approach 2:
The probe performs self-scanning through automated rotational movement controlled by onboard mechanisms, eliminating the need for complex manual manipulation by experienced operators, thus improving ease of operation without significantly increasing device complexity
2Device complexity
If manual probe operation is used, then the device structure is simple, but the productivity decreases due to operator fatigue
Solution Approach 1:
The automated multi-axis rotation system enables continuous scanning without operator fatigue, maintaining consistent scanning speed and coverage, thereby significantly improving productivity while keeping the device structure relatively simple
Solution Approach 2:
The probe implements continuous rotational scanning around multiple axes, ensuring uninterrupted examination of the scanned object, which eliminates idle time between manual repositioning and enhances overall examination efficiency
3Device complexity
If manual probe operation is used, then the device structure is simple, but the measurement precision decreases due to reliance on operator experience
Solution Approach 1:
The automated rotation mechanism ensures precise and repeatable scanning angles and positions through controlled rotational movement, eliminating variability introduced by manual operation, thereby improving measurement precision without complex device structure
Solution Approach 2:
The system incorporates feedback mechanisms that transmit scan data through a probe connecting line to processing units, enabling real-time monitoring and adjustment of scanning parameters to maintain high measurement precision
Applied Scientific Principles
This section explains which scientific principles are used to turn an abstract innovation direction into a practical engineering solution.
Function Achieved in This Case
The probe robot device simplifies and enhances the scanning process, providing more comprehensive lesion information with reduced operator fatigue and increased accessibility, allowing for use outside medical institutions, enabling easier and more efficient ultrasonic examinations.
Implementation Method 1
ultrasonic diagnostic equipment uses the ultrasonic detection technology to understand the data and morphology of human body tissues and structures by ultrasonic measurement
Data Source
AI summary
The present invention discloses a probe robot device, comprising: a probe housing; a probe transducer connected to the probe housing and configured to collect a lesion; and a probe connecting line connected to the probe transducer and configured to transmit the lesion information collected by the probe transducer; wherein the probe robot device further comprises a probe movement mechanism, and the probe movement mechanism is capable of controlling the probe transducer to respectively perform rotational movement around at least two angled axes within a preset angle range. According to the probe robot device in the present invention, the probe transducer can perform the rotation and positioning movements in multiple directions, so that the information of the scanned and examined lesion is more comprehensive, and the operation is simpler and more convenient.