18646127. SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR BIFURCATED NAVIGATION CONTROL OF A MANIPULATOR CART INCLUDED WITHIN A COMPUTER-ASSISTED MEDICAL SYSTEM simplified abstract (Intuitive Surgical Operations, Inc.)

SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR BIFURCATED NAVIGATION CONTROL OF A MANIPULATOR CART INCLUDED WITHIN A COMPUTER-ASSISTED MEDICAL SYSTEM

Organization Name

Intuitive Surgical Operations, Inc.

Inventor(s)

Sophia R. Hannaford of Oakland CA (US)

Marisa C. Babb of Santa Clara CA (US)

Simon P. Dimaio of San Carlos CA (US)

Craig Gotsill of San Francisco CA (US)

Omid Mohareri of San Francisco CA (US)

Dinesh Rabindran of San Jose CA (US)

SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR BIFURCATED NAVIGATION CONTROL OF A MANIPULATOR CART INCLUDED WITHIN A COMPUTER-ASSISTED MEDICAL SYSTEM - A simplified explanation of the abstract

This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18646127 titled 'SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR BIFURCATED NAVIGATION CONTROL OF A MANIPULATOR CART INCLUDED WITHIN A COMPUTER-ASSISTED MEDICAL SYSTEM

The abstract describes a system that directs a manipulator cart through two different navigation control modes to reach a target location. In the first mode, the system autonomously controls steering while allowing the operator to control propulsion using a primary interface. In the second mode, the system autonomously controls steering while the operator controls propulsion using a secondary interface.

• System directs manipulator cart through two navigation control modes
• First mode: autonomous steering, operator control of propulsion
• Second mode: autonomous steering, operator control of propulsion
• Primary control interface for first mode, secondary control interface for second mode
• Allows for efficient navigation and operator input

Potential Applications: - Warehouse automation - Manufacturing processes - Logistics and distribution centers

Problems Solved: - Efficient navigation of manipulator carts - Operator control integration with autonomous systems

Benefits: - Improved navigation accuracy - Enhanced operator control flexibility - Increased efficiency in operations

Commercial Applications: Title: "Enhanced Navigation System for Manipulator Carts" This technology can be used in various industries such as warehouse management, manufacturing, and logistics to streamline operations and improve productivity.

Questions about the technology: 1. How does the system ensure smooth transitions between the two navigation control modes? 2. What safety features are in place to prevent accidents during autonomous steering and operator-controlled propulsion?

Original Abstract Submitted

A system is configured to direct a manipulator cart to navigate, in a first bifurcated navigation control mode, from an initial location to an intermediate location; and direct the manipulator cart to navigate, in a second bifurcated navigation control mode, from the intermediate location to a target location. In the first bifurcated navigation control mode, the system is configured to autonomously control a steering of the manipulator cart while allowing operator control of a propulsion of the manipulator cart using a primary control interface configured to facilitate operator control of both steering and propulsion of the manipulator cart. In the second bifurcated navigation control mode, the system is configured to autonomously control the steering of the manipulator cart while allowing operator control of the propulsion of the manipulator cart using a secondary control interface configured to facilitate operator control of the propulsion and not the steering of the manipulator cart.