18570404. METHOD FOR CONDITIONING A SURGICAL INSTRUMENT OF A ROBOTIC SURGERY SYSTEM, WITH CYCLES OF PRE-ELONGATION OF MOVEMENT TRANSMISSION TENDONS, AND RELATED ROBOTIC SYSTEM simplified abstract (MEDICAL MICROINSTRUMENTS, INC.)

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METHOD FOR CONDITIONING A SURGICAL INSTRUMENT OF A ROBOTIC SURGERY SYSTEM, WITH CYCLES OF PRE-ELONGATION OF MOVEMENT TRANSMISSION TENDONS, AND RELATED ROBOTIC SYSTEM

Organization Name

MEDICAL MICROINSTRUMENTS, INC.

Inventor(s)

Matteo Tanzini of Pisa (IT)

Massimiliano Simi of Pisa (IT)

Giuseppe Maria Prisco of Pisa (IT)

Michael John Proctor of Pisa (IT)

METHOD FOR CONDITIONING A SURGICAL INSTRUMENT OF A ROBOTIC SURGERY SYSTEM, WITH CYCLES OF PRE-ELONGATION OF MOVEMENT TRANSMISSION TENDONS, AND RELATED ROBOTIC SYSTEM - A simplified explanation of the abstract

This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18570404 titled 'METHOD FOR CONDITIONING A SURGICAL INSTRUMENT OF A ROBOTIC SURGERY SYSTEM, WITH CYCLES OF PRE-ELONGATION OF MOVEMENT TRANSMISSION TENDONS, AND RELATED ROBOTIC SYSTEM

Simplified Explanation: The patent application describes a method for conditioning a surgical instrument of a robotic surgery system before use. The method involves connecting a tendon to an articulated end-effector with degrees of freedom, which is operated by a motorized actuator. The tendon connects to the surgical instrument and the motorized actuator to control the degrees of freedom of the end-effector.

  • The method includes locking a degree of freedom of the end-effector and applying force to the tendon in a time cycle to condition the locked degree of freedom.
  • The time cycle consists of a low-load period with a low conditioning force and a high-load period with a high tensile load on the tendon.
  • The tendon is tensile-stressed to activate the degrees of freedom of the end-effector by the motorized actuator.

Key Features and Innovation:

  • Conditioning method for a surgical instrument of a robotic surgery system.
  • Use of a tendon to connect the end-effector with degrees of freedom to a motorized actuator.
  • Time cycle with low-load and high-load periods to condition the degrees of freedom.
  • Locking and tensile-stressing of the tendon to activate the degrees of freedom.

Potential Applications: The technology can be applied in various robotic surgery systems to ensure the proper functioning and calibration of surgical instruments before use.

Problems Solved: The method addresses the need for precise control and conditioning of surgical instruments with degrees of freedom in robotic surgery systems.

Benefits:

  • Improved accuracy and performance of surgical instruments.
  • Enhanced safety and reliability of robotic surgery procedures.
  • Efficient calibration and preparation of surgical instruments before use.

Commercial Applications: The technology can be utilized in the healthcare industry for robotic surgery systems, medical device manufacturing, and research institutions developing advanced surgical technologies.

Prior Art: Further research can be conducted on similar methods used in the calibration and conditioning of surgical instruments in robotic surgery systems.

Frequently Updated Research: Stay updated on advancements in robotic surgery systems, tendon-driven mechanisms, and surgical instrument conditioning techniques.

Questions about Robotic Surgery Instrument Conditioning: 1. How does the method of conditioning surgical instruments in robotic surgery systems improve overall surgical outcomes? 2. What are the potential challenges in implementing this conditioning method in different types of robotic surgery systems?


Original Abstract Submitted

A method conditions a surgical instrument of a robotic surgery system prior to use. An articulated end-effector has degree(s) of freedom, and a tendon, operatively connects with a motorized actuator of the robotic surgery system. The tendon mounts to the surgical instrument to connect to both a respective motorized actuator, among transmission elements, and degree(s) of freedom of the end-effector. The degree(s) of freedom are activated by respective motorized actuator action by the connected tendon. The method includes locking a degree(s) of freedom of the end-effector; tensile-stressing the respective tendon, operatively connecting the locked degree of freedom, by applying force, according to a time cycle, to the tendon. The time cycle includes a low-load period, in which a low conditioning force Flow is applied, which results in a low tensile load on the tendon; and a high-load period, in which force is applied, which results in high tensile load.

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