18382019. SURGICAL ROBOTIC SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR RESTORING OPERATIONAL STATE simplified abstract (Covidien LP)
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SURGICAL ROBOTIC SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR RESTORING OPERATIONAL STATE
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Saumya Banerjee of Southington CT (US)
Paul M. Loschak of Somerville MA (US)
SURGICAL ROBOTIC SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR RESTORING OPERATIONAL STATE - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18382019 titled 'SURGICAL ROBOTIC SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR RESTORING OPERATIONAL STATE
The abstract of the patent application describes a surgical robotic system that includes a robotic arm with an instrument and an instrument drive unit, a storage device, and a controller. The controller is capable of storing configuration data in a save point on the storage device, detecting errors that lead to a reboot of the robotic arm, instrument drive unit, or instrument, accessing the configuration data after the reboot, and providing a graphical user interface with instructions for restoring the system based on the configuration data.
- The surgical robotic system includes a robotic arm with an instrument and an instrument drive unit.
- A storage device is used to store configuration data in a save point.
- The controller can detect errors leading to a reboot of the system components.
- Configuration data is accessed after the reboot to restore the system.
- A graphical user interface provides instructions for system restoration based on the configuration data.
Potential Applications: - Minimally invasive surgery - Precision medical procedures - Telemedicine applications
Problems Solved: - Error detection and recovery in surgical robotic systems - Efficient system restoration after reboots - Enhanced reliability and safety in medical procedures
Benefits: - Improved accuracy and precision in surgical tasks - Reduced downtime due to system errors - Enhanced patient outcomes and safety
Commercial Applications: Title: "Enhanced Surgical Robotic System for Precision Medical Procedures" This technology can be utilized in hospitals, surgical centers, and telemedicine facilities to improve the efficiency and accuracy of medical procedures, leading to better patient outcomes and increased safety.
Questions about the technology: 1. How does the system ensure the accuracy of restoring the robotic arm, instrument drive unit, or instrument after a reboot? 2. What are the potential cost savings for healthcare facilities implementing this surgical robotic system?
Original Abstract Submitted
A surgical robotic system includes a surgical robotic arm having an instrument and an instrument drive unit configured to actuate the instrument. The system also includes a storage device and a controller configured to store a save point on the storage device, the save point including configuration data pertaining to at least one of the surgical robotic arm, the instrument drive unit, or the instrument. The controller is further configured to detect an error resulting in a reboot of at least one of the surgical robotic arm, the instrument drive unit, or the instrument. The controller is additionally configured to access the configuration data of the save point after the reboot of at least one of the surgical robotic arm, the instrument drive unit, or the instrument. The controller is also configured to output a graphical user interface including instructions for restoring at least one of the surgical robotic arm, the instrument drive unit, or the instrument based on the configuration data
