Surgical Robot Patient Imaging for Alignment
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional surgical robots lack the capability for operators to align the robot with a patient while simultaneously checking the patient's condition, as they only display operation procedure images and not real-time patient images.
Innovation Solution
A surgical robot equipped with imaging and display technology that allows operators to align the robot with the patient by displaying real-time images of the patient, enabling alignment while monitoring the patient's condition.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Loss of information
If the touchpad only displays an image related to the next operation procedure, then the operation procedure can be displayed, but the operator cannot check the patient's condition during alignment
Solution Approach 1:
The patent merges the patient condition monitoring function with the alignment operation interface by integrating a camera that captures patient images and displays them on the touchpad alongside alignment guidance information. This allows operators to simultaneously access both patient condition data and alignment procedures without switching between separate systems.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent introduces a camera as an intermediary device that captures real-time patient images and transmits them to the display system. This intermediary enables the flow of patient condition information to the operator during the alignment process, bridging the gap between the patient and the control interface.
2Measurement precision
If the surgical robot is aligned with the patient using reference laser beam guidance, then alignment precision can be achieved, but the operator cannot monitor the patient's condition simultaneously
Solution Approach 1:
The patent combines the laser-based alignment guidance system with a real-time patient imaging system. The touchpad displays both the reference laser beam alignment information and live patient images, allowing operators to maintain precise alignment while simultaneously monitoring patient condition without compromising either function.
3Ease of operation
If the operator moves the teleoperational assembly according to guided setup screen prompts, then alignment can be achieved, but the operator cannot check the patient's condition during the process
Solution Approach 1:
The patent introduces a camera system as an intermediary that provides real-time visual feedback of the patient's condition to the operator during alignment operations. This additional information channel enhances patient safety by enabling continuous monitoring without interfering with the guided alignment process.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent implements a feedback mechanism where the camera continuously captures patient images and displays them in real-time on the touchpad during alignment operations. This feedback loop allows operators to monitor patient condition dynamically and make adjustments if necessary, enhancing safety while maintaining operational ease.
Data Source
AI summary
A surgical robot includes an arm base mover configured to move an arm base configured to support a plurality of arms, an imaging device provided on the arm base, the imaging device being configured to image a patient placed on a surgical table, and a display configured to display, in real time, the patient imaged by the imaging device.