Abstract: A quick-release captive clamping pin that uses a ball-lock pin and an endcap assembly to provide a tooling assembly with both holding and clamping action with a quick-release function. The captive clamping pin may include an adjustable-length ball-lock pin inserted through the tool and workpiece, where the length adjustment is used to apply clamping force.

Abstract: A computer-implemented method for grading of Aortic Stenosis severity performed by an automated workflow engine executed by at least one processor includes receiving, from a memory, a plurality of echocardiogram images a heart. The plurality of echocardiogram (echo) images according to 2D images and Doppler modality images. The 2D images are classified by view type, and the Doppler modality images are classified by region. The regions of interest in the 2D images are segmented to produce segmented 2D images. The Doppler modality images are segmented to generate waveform traces to produce segmented Doppler modality images. The segmented images are used to calculate measurements of cardiac features of the heart. A conclusion of Aortic Stenosis severity is generated by comparing the calculated measurements to cardiac guidelines. A report is then output showing the calculated measurements of the cardiac features that fall within or outside of the cardiac guidelines.

Abstract: A computer-implemented method for automated diagnosis of cardiac amyloidosis (CA) and hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM) performed by an automated workflow engine executed by at least one processor includes separating a plurality of echocardiogram (echo) images a heart according to 2D images and Doppler modality images. The 2D images are classified by view type, including A4C video. The 2D images are segmented to produce segmented A4C images having a segmentation mask over the left ventricle. Phase detection is performed on the segmented A4C images to determine systole and diastole endpoints per cardiac cycle. Disease classification is performed on beat-to-beat A4C images for respective cardiac cycles. The cardiac cycle probability scores generated for all of the cardiac cycles are aggregated for each A4C video, and the aggregated probability scores for all the A4C videos are combined to generate a patient-level conclusion for CA and HCM.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to the field of endoscopy. Specifically, the present disclosure relates to systems and methods for en bloc resection of malignant and pre-malignant lesions and/or tumors within the gastrointestinal (GI) tract. More specifically, the present disclosure relates to systems and methods for delivering an expandable scaffold between tissue layers (e.g., between the muscularis and submucosa layers) to elevate and stabilize the lesion or tumor for fast and efficient resection.

Abstract: Manipulators in accordance with various embodiments of the invention can be utilized to implement statically stable robots capable of both dexterous manipulation and versatile mobility. Manipulators in accordance with one embodiment of the invention include: an azimuth actuator; three elbow joints that each include two actuators that are offset to allow greater than 360 degree rotation of each joint; a first connecting structure that connects the azimuth actuator and a first of the three elbow joints; a second connecting structure that connects the first elbow joint and a second of the three elbow joints; a third connecting structure that connects the second elbow joint to a third of the three elbow joints; and an end-effector interface connected to the third of the three elbow joints.

Abstract: Systems and methods for gravity independent gripping and drilling are described. The gripping device can also comprise a drill or sampling devices for drilling and/or sampling in microgravity environments, or on vertical or inverted surfaces in environments where gravity is present. A robotic system can be connected with the gripping and drilling devices via an ankle interface adapted to distribute the forces realized from the robotic system.

Abstract: Manipulators in accordance with various embodiments of the invention can be utilized to implement statically stable robots capable of both dexterous manipulation and versatile mobility. Manipulators in accordance with one embodiment of the invention include: an azimuth actuator; three elbow joints that each include two actuators that are offset to allow greater than 360 degree rotation of each joint; a first connecting structure that connects the azimuth actuator and a first of the three elbow joints; a second connecting structure that connects the first elbow joint and a second of the three elbow joints; a third connecting structure that connects the second elbow joint to a third of the three elbow joints; and an end-effector interface connected to the third of the three elbow joints.