Abstract: A method for assembling an elongated device includes: making a standalone subassembly by assembling across a bendable section a FPC having at least one sensor attached therein; and threading the standalone subassembly in an outer tube. An elongated device, comprising: a plurality of serially connected links, forming a bendable section; and a flexible printed circuit (FPC) having at least one sensor attached therein, the FPC is assembled on the links across the bendable section.

Abstract: The present invention discloses devices and methods for demagnetization of working-channel tools for use in an electromagnetically (EM) tracked endoscope and demagnetization of the EM tracked endoscopes themselves.

Abstract: The present invention discloses devices and methods of manufacture of components for elongated interventional devices and, more particularly, but not exclusively, to devices and methods of manufacture of components related to video and/or steering for elongated interventional devices.

Abstract: The invention relates to an elongated device and method of producing thereof. The elongated device having an elongated body and a sensor array having a Flexible Printed Circuits (FPC) and a plurality of electronic components positioned on the FPC. The sensor array is helically wound around the elongated body the plurality of electronic components are aligned in relation to a longitudinal axis of the elongated body.

Abstract: Flexible, longitudinally extended sensors comprising variably resistive and/or inductive sensing material. Sensors connect to an external processing unit using as few as 2 wires. In operation, sensors measure resistance/inductance along their longitudinal extent (curve). Spectral de-multiplexing allows electrical property differences along sensors to be resolved. This enables shape tracking of the flexible sensor. The sensor principles are suitable for the production of ultra-small diameter probes (for example, smaller than 0.5 mm) of arbitrary length (for example, 30 cm long). There are potential advantages for cost efficiency and ease of manufacture. The sensor can be constructed as a shape tracked guidewire to enable endovascular navigation procedures. The sensor's tracked shape enables deformation tracking of the anatomy. Using the sensor's tracked shape rather than repetitive X-ray imaging improves navigational accuracy and reduces exposure to radiation.

Abstract: A system and method for controlling an interventional robotic system, including an elongated flexible device, including a non-deflectable section in a proximal part of the device, a deflectable section in a distal part of the device, a curve sensor, configured to sense a curve of the deflectable section, and steering wires to deflect the deflectable section, and a processing module including a curve tracking module and a robot controller, configured to calculate and perform steering actions by positioning each of the steering wires in a certain state, for bringing the device to a target pose, receive curve tracking data from the curve tracking module, and use the received curve tracking data as feedback to the robot controller, to determine a difference between a current pose of the device to the target pose of the device, and adjust the state of the steering wires to decrease the calculated difference.

Abstract: Flexible, longitudinally extended sensors comprising variably inductive sensing material. Sensors connect to an external processing unit using as few as 2 connections. In operation, sensors measure inductance along their longitudinal extent (curve). Spectral de-multiplexing allows electrical property differences along sensors to be resolved. This enables shape tracking of the flexible sensor. The sensor principles are suitable for the production of ultra-small diameter probes (for example, smaller than 0.5 mm) of arbitrary length (for example, 30 cm long). There are potential advantages for cost efficiency and ease of manufacture.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a self-steering endoluminal system comprising an endoluminal device comprising a steerable elongated body and a computer memory storage medium, comprising one or more modules: a Navigational module comprising instructions for generating navigational actions to be performed by said steerable elongated body of said endoluminal device to reach a desired location as selected in a digital endoluminal map; a Deformation module comprising instructions for assessing potential deformations to one or more lumens caused by said navigational actions performed; a Stress module comprising instructions for assessing potential stress levels on said lumens caused by said navigational actions; and a High-level module comprising instructions to receive information from one or more of said Navigational module, Deformation module and Stress module and generate instructions to actuate, and optionally also actuate, said steerable elongated body of said endoluminal device accordingly.

Abstract: A method for assembling an elongated device includes: making a standalone subassembly by assembling across a bendable section a FPC having at least one sensor attached therein; and threading the standalone subassembly in an outer tube. An elongated device, comprising: a plurality of serially connected links, forming a bendable section; and a flexible printed circuit (FPC) having at least one sensor attached therein, the FPC is assembled on the links across the bendable section.