Meso-Scale Rolling-Contact Gripping Mechanism for Robotic Surgery ID: 2015-072

An innovative surgical tool designed to enhance dexterity and maneuverability in confined surgical spaces.

Technology Overview

This novel technology introduces a meso-scale rolling-contact gripping mechanism, utilizing Metal Laser Sintering for the creation of compact, complex parts suitable for minimally invasive surgery. The design features a 2 Degree of Freedom system, potentially expandable to three, aimed at overcoming the limitations of conventional robotic surgical tools with its small size and efficient functionality.

Key Advantages

• Compact size, with instruments as small as 2 to 3 mm in diameter, enabling operations in tight spaces
• Enhanced dexterity and maneuverability through a 2 Degree of Freedom system, expandable to three degrees
• Reduced manufacturing complexity and increased functionality using Metal Laser Sintering
• Improved load resistance and operational reliability through advanced mechanical design

Problems Addressed

• Limitations in maneuverability and functionality of conventional robotic surgical tools
• Manufacturing challenges for small-scale, complex surgical instruments
• Risks of joint disengagement and operational failure under load
• Inefficiencies in surgical procedures due to large or inflexible tools

Market Applications

• Minimally invasive surgical procedures requiring high precision and flexibility
• Robotic surgery systems in need of compact, efficient, and reliable instruments
• Advanced surgical tool manufacturing utilizing Metal Laser Sintering technology
• Medical device innovation, particularly in the development of surgical tools with enhanced dexterity and reduced size

Additional Information

Technology ID: 2015-072
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Date Published: 28 March, 2025