Robotic Platform for Peripheral Nerve Manipulation
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current neural prosthetics face challenges in stabilizing and accurately manipulating peripheral nerves due to the slippery and durable nature of the epineurium, leading to difficulties in nerve interface device transplantation and increased risk of nerve damage during complex operations.
Innovation Solution
A robotic platform with a manipulator and recorder system, featuring a rotating guide, multiple rotating movers, and manipulating units with various degrees of freedom, allows for precise and stable nerve interface transplantation, minimizing nerve damage and enabling efficient operation with multiple positions and postures.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If manual fine operation method is used by skilled surgery, then the operation can be performed with human control, but the operation time increases and the risk of nerve damage increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent replaces the manual mechanical operation system with an automated robotic manipulator system. The robotic manipulator performs precise movements for nerve interface device transplantation without human hands, reducing operation time while maintaining or improving safety through consistent, programmable motion control that eliminates human tremor and fatigue.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent changes the control parameter from manual human control to automated robotic control with programmable parameters. The robotic system allows precise adjustment of movement speed, position, and force parameters, enabling faster yet safer operation compared to manual techniques.
2Manufacturing precision
If complex shaped device is used for nerve interface transplantation, then the transplantation precision can be improved, but the device complexity increases and operation time increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent segments the robotic manipulator into multiple independent units, each capable of precise movement along different axes. This modular segmentation allows the system to achieve high transplantation precision through coordinated movement of simpler individual components rather than requiring a single complex device.
Solution Approach 2:
The robotic manipulator is designed as a universal platform that can handle various nerve interface device shapes and sizes. The standardized robotic end-effectors can accommodate different device geometries through programmable motion paths, eliminating the need for specialized complex tools for each device type.
3Adaptability or versatility
If multiple individual appliers are used for nerve operation, then the operation versatility can be improved, but the device complexity and operation difficulty increase
Solution Approach 1:
The patent merges multiple individual appliers into a single integrated robotic manipulator system. The robotic arm can perform multiple functions (holding, positioning, manipulating) that previously required separate tools, reducing the number of devices needed while maintaining operational versatility through software-controlled adaptability.
Solution Approach 2:
The robotic manipulator employs dynamic, adjustable end-effectors that can change their configuration and function during operation. This dynamic adaptability replaces the need for multiple static appliers, allowing a single device to perform various nerve manipulation tasks through programmable motion and force control.
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AI summary
A robotic platform manipulating peripheral nerve system includes a manipulator and a recorder. The manipulator includes a rotating guide, a plurality of rotating movers and a plurality of manipulating units. The rotating guide has an opening portion through which the recorder records, and has a guide rail at a side. The rotating movers are combined with the rotating guide and move along the guide rail. The manipulating units are respectively fixed to the rotating movers, and a manipulating part performs the operation being connected to an end of each of the manipulating units.