Selective Compliance Robot Arm With Camera Tracking for Bone Drilling
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current robotic systems are suboptimal for precise drilling in complex bone structures, requiring manual and tedious processes that depend heavily on surgeon dexterity, leading to potential human and robotic errors.
Innovation Solution
An automated medical system comprising a robot support system with a selective compliance articulated robot arm and a camera tracking system, allowing precise positioning and tool manipulation using a gravity well for accurate surgical procedures.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If manual positioning of drill guide tube is used, then surgeon dexterity is required, but the process is tedious and time consuming
Solution Approach 1:
The robotic system automatically performs the positioning task without requiring manual intervention. The robot arm autonomously navigates to the target location and positions the drill guide tube based on pre-programmed coordinates, eliminating the need for manual manipulation while reducing positioning time
Solution Approach 2:
The patent replaces the manual mechanical positioning process with an automated robotic system. The robot uses electronic control and navigation algorithms instead of manual dexterity to position the drill guide tube, transforming a manual skill-based task into an automated mechanical process
2Extent of automation
If robotic systems are used for drilling, then automation is improved, but current robots are suboptimal for drilling holes
Solution Approach 1:
The robotic system incorporates specialized drilling capabilities tailored to specific surgical needs. The end effector is designed with drilling functionality, and the system includes bone density sensors and image guidance systems that provide localized precision for drilling operations, making the robot suitable for drilling tasks
Solution Approach 2:
The system incorporates real-time feedback mechanisms including bone density sensors, image guidance systems, and drill position monitoring. These feedback systems continuously monitor the drilling process and adjust robot movements to maintain precision, ensuring reliable drilling performance
3Measurement precision
If precise localization of three-dimensional position is required, then surgical precision is improved, but complex bone structures make drilling difficult
Solution Approach 1:
The system transforms the complex three-dimensional bone structure into a simplified digital model through image guidance. The robot receives pre-programmed coordinates from the digital model, converting complex spatial navigation into a simplified coordinate-based approach that the robot can execute with high precision
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AI summary
An automated medical system and method for using the automated medical system. The automated medical system may comprise a robot support system. The robot support system may comprise a robot body. The robot support system may further comprise a selective compliance articulated robot arm coupled to the robot body and operable to position a tool at a selected position in a surgical procedure. The robot support system may further comprise an activation assembly operable to transmit a move signal to the selective compliance articulated robot arm allowing an operator to move the selective compliance articulated robot arm. The automated medical system may further comprise a camera tracking system and an automated imaging system.