Robot-Mounted User Interface For Interacting With Operation Room Equipment

摘要

Described herein is robotic surgical system that includes a robot-held input device capable of communicating with operating room equipment (e.g., any equipment that a surgeon accesses during an operation). The input device is easily accessible by the surgeon as the user interface is located on the robot. The input device may be covered with a drape, such as a drape used to cover the robot or the robotic arm thereby enabling a surgeon to utilize the input device from a sterile environment.

主权项

1. A robotic surgical system for performing surgery, the system comprising:
a robotic arm with an end effector for securely holding and manipulating a surgical instrument; and a touch-screen input device on the robotic arm for controlling the robotic surgical system and one or more operating room devices, wherein the touch-screen input device is arranged for wired or wireless communication with a processor of the robotic surgical system and for wired or wireless communication with each of the one or more operating room devices.