Robotic Laser Dermatology Control for Precise Skin Targeting

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Solution Overview

Problem

Current laser-assisted tattoo removal technologies are limited by human operator error, leading to inefficiencies, prolonged treatment times, and potential scarring due to the manual targeting of laser pulses, which affects accuracy and precision.

Innovation Solution

An automated system utilizing a robot arm assembly with a laser head and a controlling unit that receives data from proximity sensors and image acquisition devices to precisely direct laser energy to pre-defined skin areas, eliminating the need for manual operation and allowing real-time adjustments for precise treatment.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Measurement precision

If manual operation is used to target laser pulses, then the system is simpler to operate, but accuracy and precision deteriorate due to human operator error

Engineering Contradiction:

ImproveaccuracyVSAvoidcomplexity

Core Design Contradiction:

Measurement precisionVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent replaces the manual mechanical operation of targeting laser pulses with an automated robotic system. The robot arm assembly, controlled by a computing device, substitutes human manual positioning with automated computer-controlled movement, thereby eliminating human operator error while maintaining system functionality.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #28Mechanics substitution (Replace mechanical system)

Solution Approach 2:

The system enables the robotic arm to automatically position and direct laser pulses without human intervention during the treatment process. The computing device processes skin condition data and autonomously controls the robot arm's movement and laser delivery, making the system self-sufficient in achieving precise targeting.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #25Self-service

2Productivity

If manual operation is used to direct laser pulses, then the system is easier to operate, but treatment speed deteriorates due to prolonged treatment times

Engineering Contradiction:

ImprovespeedVSAvoidease of operation

Core Design Contradiction:

ProductivityVSEase of operation

Solution Approach 1:

The robotic arm assembly replaces manual mechanical operation with automated computer-controlled movement. This substitution enables faster positioning and laser delivery compared to manual operation, increasing treatment speed while the computing device handles the complexity of control algorithms and coordination.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #28Mechanics substitution (Replace mechanical system)

Solution Approach 2:

The automated system enables continuous and uninterrupted laser treatment delivery. The robot arm can move continuously between treatment spots without the pauses inherent in manual repositioning, maintaining continuous useful action throughout the treatment process and thereby increasing overall productivity.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #20Continuity of useful action

3Manufacturing precision

If manual operation is used, then the system is simpler, but treatment precision deteriorates leading to scarring

Engineering Contradiction:

ImproveprecisionVSAvoidscarring

Core Design Contradiction:

Manufacturing precisionVSObject-affected harmful factors

Solution Approach 1:

The patent replaces manual mechanical positioning with automated robotic positioning controlled by a computing device. This substitution eliminates human error in targeting, ensuring precise laser delivery to the intended skin areas and preventing damage to surrounding healthy tissue, thereby preventing scarring.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #28Mechanics substitution (Replace mechanical system)

Solution Approach 2:

The system incorporates feedback mechanisms where the computing device receives data about skin conditions and treatment progress, then adjusts the robot arm positioning and laser parameters in real-time. This closed-loop feedback ensures continuous precision throughout the treatment process and prevents deviations that could lead to scarring.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #23Feedback

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 system enables fast, precise, and efficient removal of undesirable dermatological conditions with reduced treatment time and discomfort, minimizing errors and scarring by automating the laser-assisted removal process.

Implementation Method 1

laser-assisted removal of an undesirable dermatological condition from skin

Methodology Applied

Scientific EffectLaser ablation: Laser Ablation

Implementation Method 2

an image acquisition device provided within the laser head

Methodology Applied

Scientific EffectOptical detection: Light

Implementation Method 3

a series of parameter data obtainable from an at least one proximity sensor

Methodology Applied

Scientific EffectProximity sensing:

Data Source

PatentUS11426238B2Automated system for laser-assisted dermatological treatment

Publication Date: 2022.08.30 CRYOTECH NORDIC OU

AI summary

A system for automated laser-assisted dermatological treatment is provided, the system comprises a robot arm assembly, comprising a laser head coupled to the robot arm and a controlling unit. The system is configured to remove an undesirable dermatological condition from skin by directing laser energy to a pre-defined skin surface area intended for treatment essentially in an absence of human attendance. A method for real-time controlling an automated laser-assisted removal of undesirable dermatological condition from skin implemented by a system and a computer program product for causing the computer to execute the method are further provided.