Abstract: Disclosed is a system (100) for securing a patient, intended to interact with a robotic platform equipped with a surgical instrument (30) suitable for eye surgery, the system comprising: —at least one ocular sensor (110) capable of detecting movement of an eye (10) of the patient and/or at least one cephalic sensor (120) capable of detecting a movement of the head (20) of the patient; and—a data processing means (130) for receiving data from the ocular sensor (110) and/or the cephalic sensor (120), processing the data in order to determine a level of risk for the patient on the basis of a predetermined criterion, then automatically sending a command for securing the patient to the robotic platform, the command being dependent on the previously determined risk level.

Abstract: An actuation mechanism for a surgical instrument (100) includes a sleeve (202) configured to receive the surgical instrument and including one or more parts (208, 210, 226), with studs (250, 252) provided on each part, on some parts only, or distributed over the different parts. At least two wheels (204, 206) are mounted on the sleeve on either side of the part or parts, each wheel being equipped with at least one groove (242) and a mechanical transmission element (244). The groove of each wheel movably receives one of the studs in the groove. At least two drive shafts (212, 214), each being equipped with a first mechanical transmission element (254), cooperate with the mechanical transmission element (244) of one of the wheels.

Abstract: A control interface (I) for a robotic system for the vitreoretinal surgery includes a haptic device (1) equipped with an articulated chain (2) having a free end (3). The interface includes a guiding device (10). The guiding device (10) includes a stationary surface (11), a guiding (20) mounted on the stationary surface by a ball joint (21), and a rod (30) mounted on the guide (20) by a sliding connection (25) with an axis corresponding to that of the rod (30). The rod includes a first end (32) mounted stationary on the free end (3) of the haptic device (1) and a second end (33) on which a gripping member (5) is mountable.

Abstract: The invention concerns a ferrite magnet comprising a magnetoplumbite phase of formula M1-aRaFe12-yTyO19, wherein: M represents at least an element selected among the group consisting of: Sr, Ba, Ca and Pb; R represents at least an element selected among rare earths and Bi; T represents at least an element selected among Co, Mn, Ni, Zn; 0.15<x<0.42; 0.50<&agr;=y/x<0.90, so as to provide a ferrite magnet having both a reduced level in element T and a global performance index GIP=Br+0.5.Hk not less than 580, and preferably not less than 585, Br being the remanent induction expressed in mT, Hk corresponding to the field H expressed in kA/m, for B=0.9.Br.

Abstract: In the method for manufacturing ferrite type permanent magnets according to the formula M1-xRxFe12-yTyO19: a) a mixture of the raw materials PM, PF, PR and PT of elements M, Fe, R and T, respectively, is formed, Fe and M being the main raw materials and R and T being substitute raw materials; b) the mixture is roasted to form a clinker; c) wet grinding of said clinker is carried out; d) the particles are concentrated and compressed in an orientation magnetic field to form an anisotropic, easy to handle green compact of a predetermined shape; and e) the anisotropic green compact D is sintered to obtain a sintered element. The surface are GS and percentage of at least one of the substitute raw materials is selected according to the surface area and percentage of the iron raw material to obtain magnets with high squareness and overall performance index properties.

Abstract: A method for manufacturing type M hexaferrite powders fo the formula AFe12O19 where A is Ba, Sr, Ca, Pb or a mixture thereof. An iron oxide Fe2O3 and a compound A are mixed with a molar ratio n=Fe2O3/AO, formed and calcined, and the agglomerates which result from the calcining are ground to obtain a fine ferrite powder. The mixture is formed with a ratio n ranging between 5.7 and 6.1, and with a predetermined degree of homogeneity, and before or during the grinding process, an agent controlling the microstructure is introduced.

Abstract: In the method for manufacturing ferrite type permanent magnets according to the formula M1-xRxF12-yTyO19: