Advanced Surgical Robots: Designing Compact, Powerful Motion for the Next Generation

Surgeons strive to minimize patient discomfort and improve outcomes by making the smallest and fewest incisions possible. Ideally, this involves performing procedures through a single, small incision that accommodates both visualization cameras and necessary instruments.
Conventional robot designs, however, hinder this goal due to their inability to approach the site at acute angles. To overcome this, surgical robot designers must enable the arms to operate closely together, allowing instruments and cameras to enter nearly parallel.
How can engineers design arm joints that are axially more compact without compromising the precision and performance needed for delicate, life-changing, or life-saving surgeries?
Explore this white paper to assess:
- Design considerations for advanced surgical robots
- Insights into designing with a motion expert
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