DIRECT DRIVE ENDOSCOPY SYSTEMS AND METHODS

Disclosed herein are various systems and methods for facilitating control of a tool or tools. The systems can allow a user to control multiple degrees of freedom. One such system allows a user to control multiple degrees of freedom of two tools simultaneously. Another such system allows a user to co...

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Hauptverfasser: SHAW, William J, WEITZNER, Barry, SMITH, Paul J, GOLDEN, John B, INTOCCIA, Brian J, SUON, Naroun
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Sprache:eng
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Zusammenfassung:Disclosed herein are various systems and methods for facilitating control of a tool or tools. The systems can allow a user to control multiple degrees of freedom. One such system allows a user to control multiple degrees of freedom of two tools simultaneously. Another such system allows a user to control multiple degrees of freedom with a single hand. Frames and rails for supporting and/or constraining movement of a tool or tools are also described herein.