Abstract: Intelligent voice response systems and methods may include one or more machine readable instructions stored in a memory that cause a processor to receive an automated input including at least two of the following: a vehicle metric of the vehicle, a driving score of a user of the vehicle, a driving time during a trip of the vehicle, a geographical location of the vehicle, an adverse weather event within a predetermined distance of the vehicle, a historical driving route of the vehicle, a predicted driving route of the vehicle within a first predetermined period of time, or a sound within a predetermined distance of the vehicle. An action may be generated and implemented and reception of an affirmative response from the user may be determined. An alert may be generated to the user based on the affirmative response.

Abstract: A system for identifying biomarkers in a digital image of a Hematoxylin and Eosin-stained slide of a target tissue includes a processor and an electronic network; and a memory having stored thereon computer-executable instructions that, when executed by the one or more processors, cause the computing system to: process segmented tile images determine a predicted biomarker presence; and transmit the predicted presence. A non-transitory computer-readable medium includes a set of computer-executable instructions that, when executed by one or more processors, cause a computer to: process segmented tile images; determine a predicted biomarker presence; and transmit the predicted presence. A computer-implemented method includes processing segmented tile images; determining a predicted biomarker presence; and transmitting the predicted presence.

Abstract: A method for tracking a surgical robotic tool being viewed by an endoscopic camera, images of the surgical tool are received from the endoscopic camera and surgical tool joint angle measurements are received from the surgical tool. Predetermined features of the surgical tool on the images of the surgical tool are detected to define an observation model to be employed by a Bayesian Filter. A lumped error transform and observable joint angle measurement errors are estimated using the Bayesian Filter. The lumped error transform compensates for errors in a base-to-camera transform and non-observable joint angle measurement errors. Pose information over time of the surgical tool is determined with respect to the endoscopic camera using kinematic information of the robotic tool, the surgical tool joint angle measurements, the lumped error transform and the observable joint angle measurement errors. The pose information is provided to a surgical application.

Abstract: Embodiments of the presently disclosed technology enable skilled surgeons and novices to share the same virtual space. Expert surgeons in remote sites can use Virtual Reality to access a 3D reconstruction of a patient's body and can instruct novice surgeons on complex procedures as if they were together in the operating room. Novice surgeons in the field can focus on saving the patient's life while being guided through an intuitive Augmented Reality interface.

Abstract: A multicatheter subsystem is provided for a steerable catheter robotic system. The subsystem includes a flexible output sheath, a plurality of flexible multi-lumen assemblies and a plurality of robotic instruments for performing a surgical procedure. The plurality of flexible multi-lumen assemblies extends through the outer sheath. Each of the multi-lumen assemblies has a proximal end and a distal end. Each of the robotic instruments is operatively and removably attachable to the distal end of one of the multi-lumen assemblies such that each instrument is teleoperable independently of every other robotic instrument. At least a first of the robotic instruments includes a plurality of interconnected articulating segments. Each of the articulating segments is operatively and removably attachable to a different one of the multi-lumen assemblies.

Abstract: A multicatheter subsystem is provided for a steerable catheter robotic system. The subsystem includes a flexible output sheath, a plurality of flexible multi-lumen assemblies and a plurality of robotic instruments for performing a surgical procedure. The plurality of flexible multi-lumen assemblies extends through the outer sheath. Each of the multi-lumen assemblies has a proximal end and a distal end. Each of the robotic instruments is operatively and removably attachable to the distal end of one of the multi-lumen assemblies such that each instrument is teleoperable independently of every other robotic instrument. At least a first of the robotic instruments includes a plurality of interconnected articulating segments. Each of the articulating segments is operatively and removably attachable to a different one of the multi-lumen assemblies.

Abstract: Systems and methods are disclosed providing a flexible articulable device for accessing deep within tight and arbitrarily shaped channels of a body. The flexible or articulable device may employ two, independent locomotion strategies. These strategies can be combined or independently used. However, both strategies use a segmented approach that employs one or multiple embedded actuation units along the body of the device. The multiple embedded actuation units may be individually controlled, are generally connected serially, and generally uses one of the locomotion strategies. One strategy relates to propulsion while the other strategy relates to shape control.

Abstract: A surgical robotic platform operates within a constrained space of an imaging scanner in which a patient resides. The platform includes a gross positioning stage configured to be located outside of the constrained space An end-effector having a rotatable shaft is extendable from the gross positioning stage and into the constrained space of the imaging scanner. The shaft has a proximal end operatively coupled to the positioning stage outside of the constrained space and a distal end configured to be located in the constrained space. The distal end has a medical instrument gripper for holding a medical instrument used in a percutaneous procedure. The end-effector further includes a joint arrangement operatively coupling the shaft to the medical gripper for providing motion to the medical instrument gripper for enabling position and/or orientation control of the medical instrument. A drive module controls the joint arrangement.

Abstract: Systems and methods according to present principles provide for three axis force sensing in a convenient and manufacturable way. In one implementation, a vibrating motor is attached at the fixed end of an anisotropic structure, such as a rod, which then vibrates in a circular motion. A monitor such as a 3-axis accelerometer is also attached to the anisotropic structure. The resulting motion is then mapped electronically for analysis. With no force applied, a circular motion is achieved. When a net force is applied to the free, vibrating end of the rod, the circular pattern which is traced out becomes distorted, e.g., progressively flattened into an ellipse, in a repeatable way which is directly proportional to the applied force. The axis of the applied force can be ascertained according to the direction in which the ellipse forms. Systems and methods according to present principles may be used in any application in which force sensing is needed, e.g., robotics, including robotic surgery.

Abstract: A linear to rotary motion converter includes a rigid body having first and second opposing end plates interconnected by at least one rigid crossmember. Each of the end plates is adapted to receive a rolling diaphragm linear actuator to thereby cause linear displacement of the rigid body in an axial direction upon actuation of the rolling diaphragm linear actuators. The linear to rotary motion converter also includes a capstan operably coupled to and located between the end plates such that linear motion of the rigid body caused by actuation of the rolling diaphragm linear actuators is translated to rotational motion of the capstan.

Abstract: A hypertonicity measuring device comprises at least one wearable item. The hypertonicity measuring device comprises at least one communication pathway. The at least one communication pathway is configured to communicate with a processing device. The hypertonicity measuring device comprises a sensor array. The sensor array is disposed to the at least one wearable item. The sensor array comprises a plurality of capacitive pressure sensors. The sensor array is configured to communicate capacitive pressure sensor data to the processing device employing the at least one communication pathway. The plurality of capacitive pressure sensors comprises at least one structured dielectric. The hypertonicity measuring device comprises an inertial measurement unit. The inertial measurement unit is disposed to the at least one wearable item. The inertial measurement unit is configured to communicate motion data to the processing device employing the at least one communication pathway.

Abstract: A handheld, steerable catheter robotic system includes a catheter having a flexible outer sheath, at least one flexible multi-lumen assembly and a robotic instrument for performing a surgical procedure. The catheter is removably insertable into an instrument channel of an endoscope. The flexible multi-lumen assembly extends through the outer sheath. The robotic instrument is operatively and removably attachable to a distal end of the multi-lumen assembly such that the robotic instrument is teleoperable. The catheter robotic system also includes a handle operatively and removably attachable to a proximal end of the catheter. The handle is configured for hand-held operation and includes a joystick for steering the robotic instrument.

Abstract: A hypertonicity measuring device comprises at least one wearable item. The hypertonicity measuring device comprises at least one communication pathway. The at least one communication pathway is configured to communicate with a processing device. The hypertonicity measuring device comprises a sensor array. The sensor array is disposed to the at least one wearable item. The sensor array comprises a plurality of capacitive pressure sensors. The sensor array is configured to communicate capacitive pressure sensor data to the processing device employing the at least one communication pathway. The plurality of capacitive pressure sensors comprises at least one structured dielectric. The hypertonicity measuring device comprises an inertial measurement unit. The inertial measurement unit is disposed to the at least one wearable item. The inertial measurement unit is configured to communicate motion data to the processing device employing the at least one communication pathway.

Abstract: A multicatheter subsystem is provided for a steerable catheter robotic system. The subsystem includes a flexible output sheath, a plurality of flexible multi-lumen assemblies and a plurality of robotic instruments for performing a surgical procedure. The plurality of flexible multi-lumen assemblies extends through the outer sheath. Each of the multi-lumen assemblies has a proximal end and a distal end. Each of the robotic instruments is operatively and removably attachable to the distal end of one of the multi-lumen assemblies such that each instrument is teleoperable independently of every other robotic instrument. At least a first of the robotic instruments includes a plurality of interconnected articulating segments. Each of the articulating segments is operatively and removably attachable to a different one of the multi-lumen assemblies.

Abstract: Systems and methods are disclosed providing a flexible articulable device for accessing deep within tight and arbitrarily shaped channels of a body. The flexible or articulable device may employ two, independent locomotion strategies. These strategies can be combined or independently used. However, both strategies use a segmented approach that employs one or multiple embedded actuation units along the body of the device. The multiple embedded actuation units may be individually controlled, are generally connected serially, and generally uses one of the locomotion strategies. One strategy relates to propulsion while the other strategy relates to shape control.

Abstract: A linear to rotary motion converter includes a rigid body having first and second opposing end plates interconnected by at least one rigid crossmember. Each of the end plates is adapted to receive a rolling diaphragm linear actuator to thereby cause linear displacement of the rigid body in an axial direction upon actuation of the rolling diaphragm linear actuators. The linear to rotary motion converter also includes a capstan operably coupled to and located between the end plates such that linear motion of the rigid body caused by actuation of the rolling diaphragm linear actuators is translated to rotational motion of the capstan.

Abstract: A surgical arrangement includes an endoscope having an insertion tube with an imaging system disposed on its distal end and at least one instrument channel extending therethrough. A catheter subsystem of a steerable catheter robotic system is removably insertable into the instrument channel. The catheter subsystem includes a flexible outer sheath having a proximal end and a distal end. At least one flexible multi-lumen assembly extends through the outer sheath. The multi-lumen assembly has a proximal end and a distal end.

Abstract: One or more devices are configured to receive information regarding network devices associated with a physical network. The one or more devices are configured further to generate configuration data based on the information regarding the network devices. The one or more devices are configured further to generate a virtual network based on the configuration data. The one or more devices are configured to send information regarding the virtual network to a client device. The one or more devices are configured to receive a change to the virtual network from the client device; and cause a change, corresponding to the change in the virtual network, to occur in the physical network.

Abstract: Systems and methods according to present principles provide for three axis force sensing in a convenient and manufacturable way. In one implementation, a vibrating motor is attached at the fixed end of an anisotropic structure, such as a rod, which then vibrates in a circular motion. A monitor such as a 3-axis accelerometer is also attached to the anisotropic structure. The resulting motion is then mapped electronically for analysis. With no force applied, a circular motion is achieved. When a net force is applied to the free, vibrating end of the rod, the circular pattern which is traced out becomes distorted, e.g., progressively flattened into an ellipse, in a repeatable way which is directly proportional to the applied force. The axis of the applied force can be ascertained according to the direction in which the ellipse forms. Systems and methods according to present principles may be used in any application in which force sensing is needed, e.g., robotics, including robotic surgery.

Abstract: Systems and methods are provided that introduce an improved way of producing fast and optimal motion plans by using Recurrent Neural Networks (RNN) to determine end-to-end trajectories in an iterative manner. By using an RNN in this way and offloading expensive computation towards offline learning, a network is developed that implicitly generates optimal motion plans with minimal loss in performance in a compact form. This method generates near optimal paths in a single, iterative, end-to-end roll-out that that has effectively fixed-time execution regardless of the configuration space complexity. Thus, the method results in fast, consistent, and optimal trajectories that outperform popular motion planning strategies in generating motion plans.