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Motion solution precision is key for surgical robots

Innovation in motion control precision has the potential to expand the array of surgical procedures that can be performed by robots. Meanwhile, for current robotic surgical applications, enhancing control precision means improved patient recovery. What steps should surgical robot designers take when specifying a motion system?

02/09/2024 17:19:54

Enhancing precision in surgical procedures not only has the potential to increase the effectiveness of surgery, but it could also enable procedures that were previously considered too high risk. In the future, the improvement in tool control could minimise the prospect of damage to organs and arteries near the location of surgery.

A smaller incision also minimises the area of damage to healthy tissue. Even for robotic surgical procedures already considered ‘standard’, enhancing precision means improved patient recovery. The less invasive the surgery, the less time it can take to heal, and reduced scarring from a smaller incision can also minimise the potential for any future complications for the patient.

The crucial role of the motion system
The ongoing search for greater precision is the trend across all types of surgical robot development. This means that exacting control of the robot’s end effectors, holding and operating tools such as blades or grinders, is critical.

Read the full article in DPA's September issue

Written By Sophia Bell

Sophia Bell is the Group Editor of DPA, Connectivity, and PBSI. She joined the team in 2020 as Assistant Editor after achieving a First-Class Honours BA in English Literature and Film Studies from the University of East Anglia. In her current role, she leads the editorial strategy, driving digital growth and ensuring each title continues to deliver trusted, relevant insight for engineering and manufacturing professionals.