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publication_id: "OT-2026-000002958"
title: "System and method for a manipulator of surgical tools"
published_at: "2026-09-15T19:16:23.623657Z"
canonical_url: "https://opentechnical.org/p/OT-2026-000002958"
categories:
  - "robotics-automation/robot-architectures"
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  - "a61b17/3403"
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# System and method for a manipulator of surgical tools

## Abstract

Systems and methods for an actuating needle manipulator with multiple degrees of freedom that can include a translational mechanism; a remote center of motion (RCM) mechanism coupled to a distal end of the translational mechanism; a needle insertion mechanism coupled to the distal end of the RCM mechanism; a set of actuation couplers that are coupled to the translational mechanism and the RCM mechanism for integration with at least four degrees of freedom; and an insertion actuation coupler coupled to the needle insertion mechanism.