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Remote manipulator with eyeballs

  • US 7,601,119 B2
  • Filed: 04/25/2006
  • Issued: 10/13/2009
  • Est. Priority Date: 04/25/2006
  • Status: Expired due to Fees
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1. A manipulator comprising:

  • a distal end having a manipulating instrument configured for manipulation at a manipulation site;

    a proximate end connectable to an interface;

    detectors configured to capture stereoscopic images of said manipulation site;

    saiddetectors being configured for a first connection to said interface, and said manipulating instrument being further configured for a second connection to said interface; and

    a force detector for detecting a force at said distal end;

    wherein said detectors are co-locatable at said manipulation site with said manipulating instrument;

    wherein at least one of said first connection and said second connection includes at least one guide having a flexible state and a rigid state; and

    wherein said interface is configured to change flexibility of the at least one guide in response to said force.

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