System and method for medical imaging utilizing a robotic device

Details System and method for medical imaging utilizing a robotic device System and method for medical imaging utilizing a robotic device

1995-11-03

1998-08-18

Lateef, Marvin M.

Surgery

Truss

Pad

1286532, 128774, A61B 505

Patent

active

057946213

ABSTRACT:
A robotic device for use in conjunction with an imaging system and an imaging method is provided. The robotic device can provide mechanical measurements within the imaging system, and can also control the mechanical environment within the imaging system. An end effector of the robotic device engages a body segment of the patient. In addition, position and force sensors are associated with the robotic device such that the position and forces applied to the end effector can be sensed/measured and recorded, while images are obtained. In addition, the robotic device includes actuators to move the end effector to a desired position, and/or to provide a force to a body segment of a patient by way of the end effector. In a particularly preferred form, structural, sensory, and actuator components of the robotic device are magneto-translucent, such that the robotic device can control and/or provide measured information regarding the mechanical environment within a magnetic resonance imaging system.

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