Surgical camera robot

Details Surgical camera robot Surgical camera robot

2008-03-04

2008-03-04

Ip, Paul (Department: 2837)

Electricity: motive power systems

Positional servo systems

Program- or pattern-controlled systems

C318S568110, C128S899000, C398S014000

Reexamination Certificate

active

11403756

ABSTRACT:
The present invention is a miniature camera robot which can be placed entirely within an open space such as an abdominal cavity. The instant camera robot has pan and tilt capabilities, an adjustable focus camera, and a support component for supporting the robot body. In particular embodiments, the camera robot further contains a light source for illumination and a handle to position the camera robot. A system and method for using the instant camera robot are also provided.

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