Cilag GmbH International

How Surgical Tools Give Haptic Feedback Near Operation Limits

This patent describes a surgical instrument that uses a motor to move a tool, continuously tracking its position and providing a tactile vibration or haptic feedback to the surgeon as the tool approaches the end of its movement, improving precision and safety.

How a Robotic Surgical Tool Clamps Tissue Manually and Automatically

This patent describes a surgical tool for robotic operations that can clamp tissue using a motor-driven yoke, but also allows a surgeon to manually control the clamping action.