Patent ID: 8974408
Filing Date: 2015-03-10
Classification: A61B,A61M

Abstract:
1. A robotic medical instrument system, comprising: an operator workstation comprising one or more displays, and one or more input devices; a controller operatively coupled to the operator workstation; an instrument driver operatively coupled to the controller, the instrument driver comprising one or more motors operatively coupled to an instrument interface; a mounting structure including configurable revolute joint, the configurable revolute joint comprising a controllable electronic brake, the mounting structure having a first end removably attachable to an operating table, and a second end removably coupled to the instrument driver, wherein the instrument driver is rotatable relative to the mounting structure; and an elongate flexible guide instrument having a longitudinal axis and a base portion operatively coupled to the instrument interface, wherein the controller is configured to selectively actuate the one or more motors to thereby selectively move a distal end portion of the guide instrument in response to control signals generated, at least in part, by the one or more input devices.