Steerable multi-linked device having a modular link assembly
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1. A steerable multi-linked device, comprising:
- a first multi-linked mechanism; and
a second multi-linked mechanism, wherein at least one of the first and second multi-linked mechanisms is steerable and comprises a modular link assembly at an end of at least one of the first multi-linked mechanism and the second multi-linked mechanism, wherein the modular link assembly comprises;
a base, anda tip removably connected to the base, wherein the tip comprises a light emitting device.
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Abstract
A steerable multi-linked device. The device includes a first multi-linked mechanism and a second multi-linked mechanism. At least one of the first and second multi-linked mechanisms is steerable and includes a modular link assembly at an end thereof. The modular link assembly includes a base, and a tip removably connected to the base.
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1. A steerable multi-linked device, comprising:
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a first multi-linked mechanism; and a second multi-linked mechanism, wherein at least one of the first and second multi-linked mechanisms is steerable and comprises a modular link assembly at an end of at least one of the first multi-linked mechanism and the second multi-linked mechanism, wherein the modular link assembly comprises; a base, and a tip removably connected to the base, wherein the tip comprises a light emitting device. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4)
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5. A steerable multi-linked device, comprising:
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a first multi-linked mechanism; and a second multi-linked mechanism, wherein at least one of the first and second multi-linked mechanisms is steerable and comprises a modular link assembly at an end of at least one of the first multi-linked mechanism and the second multi-linked mechanism, wherein the modular link assembly comprises; a base, and a tip removably connected to the base, wherein the tip comprises an imaging device. - View Dependent Claims (6, 7, 8)
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9. A steerable multi-linked device, comprising:
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a first multi-linked mechanism; and a second multi-linked mechanism, wherein at least one of the first and second multi-linked mechanisms is steerable and comprises a modular link assembly at an end of at least one of the first multi-linked mechanism and the second multi-linked mechanism, wherein the modular link assembly comprises; a base, and a tip removably connected to the base, wherein the tip comprises a sensor. - View Dependent Claims (10, 11, 12)
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