User interface device having finger clutch

This invention describes a handheld controller for operating surgical robots. It features a smooth, egg-shaped grip that is perfectly symmetrical, allowing a surgeon to hold it comfortably from any angle. Inside, a sensor tracks the controller's movements, which are then translated into actions by the surgical robot, and a touch-sensitive button on the end can temporarily pause the robot's motion.

Why it matters: Filed before the latest generation of high-precision, low-latency tracking sensors became widely available. This could now enable more responsive and accurate control for surgical applications, making a dedicated, simple input device more viable.

Status: Not in forceListed as no longer active. The specific reason is not in the record we hold.
How hard to build: SpecializedTracking sensor, control software, custom housing

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