Robot for surgical applications

Electricity: motive power systems – Positional servo systems – Program- or pattern-controlled systems

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C318S568110, C128S899000, C104S138200, C600S114000, C600S102000

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ABSTRACT:
The present invention provides a robot for use inside an open abdominal cavity during minimally-invasive surgery. The robot may include various sensors, imaging devices or manipulators.

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