OPENTECHNICAL PUBLICATION
OT-2026-000000562

Kinematic structures and sterile drapes for robotic microsurgical procedures

Published: 2026-09-15T19:03:04.939934Z
Permanent URL: https://opentechnical.org/p/OT-2026-000000562
Categories: Robotics & Automation > Robot Architectures

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ABSTRACT

Apparatus and methods are described for performing a procedure using a robotic
unit. A sterile drape is placed around a drape plate, such that the sterile
drape is sealed with respect to the drape plate and forms an interface between
a non-sterile zone and a sterile zone, a tool mount being disposed within the
sterile zone, and one or more robotic arms and a tool motor being disposed
within the non-sterile zone. A tool-actuation arm, disposed within the
non-sterile zone, is driven to move, to thereby move at least the portion of
the tool linearly with respect to the end effector. Other applications are
also described.

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OpenTechnical publication OT-2026-000000562
Published 2026-09-15T19:03:04.939934Z
https://opentechnical.org/p/OT-2026-000000562