Robotic-assisted navigation and control for airway management procedures, assemblies and systems

This invention describes a handheld device designed to help medical professionals insert breathing tubes into a patient's windpipe. It features two video cameras: one on a main extension from the handle and another on a separate guide for the breathing tube. The device uses robotic controls to precisely move the breathing tube guide forward by at least 2 cm, assisting with accurate placement during the procedure.

Why it matters: Filed when AI for real-time medical image processing and robotic control was still nascent. Advances in AI models and edge computing since 2022 could significantly improve the precision and autonomy of such a system.

Status: Not in forceListed as no longer active. The specific reason is not in the record we hold.
How hard to build: SpecializedRobotic actuators, dual cameras, image processing, AI

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