DAMPING A TELESURGICAL SYSTEM

摘要

Methods and systems for damping vibrations in a surgical system are disclosed herein. The damping of these vibrations can increase the precision of surgery performed using the surgical system. The surgical system can include one or several moveable set-up linkages. A damper can be connected with one or several of the set-up linkages. The damper can be a passive damper and can mitigate a vibration arising in one or more of the set-up linkages. The damper can additionally prevent a vibration arising in one of the linkages from affecting another of the set-up linkages.

主权项

1. A surgical system comprising:
a base; a first link mechanically coupled to the base; a second link mechanically coupled to the first link at a damper; and a surgical tool supported by the second link.