Robotic surgery systems, devices, and methods of use

This invention describes a specialized connector for robotic surgical tools. It allows a single surgeon to attach a surgical tool, called an "end effector," to a robot arm within a sterile surgical field. The connector uses magnets to link the arm to the robot, even through a sterile drape, and includes a manual release mechanism to detach the tool.

Why it matters: The core challenge remains the stringent regulatory approval process for medical devices, which demands extensive testing and validation for surgical tools. This hasn't significantly eased since 2022.

Status: Not in forceListed as no longer active. The specific reason is not in the record we hold.
How hard to build: ModerateCustom magnetic coupling, mechanical release mechanism.

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