Abstract: A motion platform apparatus (100) for vehicle simulation comprises a payload platform (134) having peripheral elevation sites (136, 138, 140). The apparatus (100) also comprises abase stage (102) having peripheral anchoring sites, and linkages (110, 112, 114) configured to couple the peripheral anchoring sites to the peripheral elevation sites (136, 138, 140) respectively, the linkages (110, 112, 114) comprising a first linkage (110). The first linkage (110) comprises a first arm (116) operably coupled at a first end thereof by a spherical joint (128) to a second arm (122) at a first end thereof. The first arm (116) is operably coupled at a second end thereof to an anchoring site of the peripheral anchoring sites by a first revolute joint (132). The second arm (122) is operably coupled at a second end thereof to an elevation site (136) of the peripheral elevation sites (136, 138, 140) by a second revolute joint (146).

Abstract: A system for tracking an underground object. An above-ground tracking device has an antenna array located at a terminal end. The antenna array can determine a location of the underground object based upon the direction and magnitude of a magnetic field emanating from that object. The tracking device is registrable with a rover such that the antenna array may be moved by the rover in response to the magnetic field. A processor onboard the tracking device may communicate commands to the rover to either maintain its position relative to the underground object, or move to a location where the magnetic field can be measured.

Abstract: A portable medical imaging system and method, of which the system includes a movable station having a movable C-arm, an imaging signal transmitter attached to the movable C-arm, and an imaging sensor positioned generally opposite to the imaging signal transmitter and attached to the movable c-arm. The imaging sensor is configured to rotate relative to a point approximately on a center axis of the movable C-arm independently of the imaging signal transmitter, so as to change an angle of incidence for a signal transmitted from the imaging signal transmitter to the imaging sensor, and provide a field-of-view that is larger than the field-of-view of the imaging sensor at a single position.

Abstract: A system for tracking an underground object. An above-ground tracking device has an antenna array located at a terminal end. The antenna array can determine a location of the underground object based upon the direction and magnitude of a magnetic field emanating from that object. The tracking device is registrable with a rover such that the antenna array may be moved by the rover in response to the magnetic field. A processor onboard the tracking device may communicate commands to the rover to either maintain its position relative to the underground object, or move to a location where the magnetic field can be measured.

Abstract: A portable medical imaging system and method, of which the system includes a movable station having a movable C-arm, an imaging signal transmitter attached to the movable C-arm, and an imaging sensor positioned generally opposite to the imaging signal transmitter and attached to the movable c-arm. The imaging sensor is configured to rotate relative to a point approximately on a center axis of the movable C-arm independently of the imaging signal transmitter, so as to change an angle of incidence for a signal transmitted from the imaging signal transmitter to the imaging sensor, and provide a field-of-view that is larger than the field-of-view of the imaging sensor at a single position.

Abstract: Devices, systems, and methods for a robot-assisted surgery. A surgical robotic system with integrated navigation and multiple surgical arms may assist a user with one or more surgical procedures. In addition to the multiple surgical arms, the robotic system may also have peripheral arms to position a navigation camera and surgeon displays. The robotic system is collaborative to allow for easy integration into procedural workflows, for example, to install pedicle screws, interbody implants, or other surgical devices.

Abstract: Devices, systems, and methods for robot-assisted surgery. A surgical robotic system with integrated navigation and multiple surgical arms may assist a user with one or more surgical procedures. The base station may include a motorized propulsion and positioning system to transport the robotic system. The system may utilize a powered machine vision end effector, which couples to the surgical arm, to provide specialized motion to an instrument. A sterile drape assembly may maintain sterility and preserve electrical connectivity. Ultrasound tracking may be used for registration, patient tracking, or guided tracking of instruments, for example.

Abstract: Devices, systems, and methods for robot-assisted surgery. A surgical robotic system with integrated navigation and multiple surgical arms may assist a user with one or more surgical procedures. The base station may include a motorized propulsion and positioning system to transport the robotic system. The system may utilize a powered machine vision end effector, which couples to the surgical arm, to provide specialized motion to an instrument. A sterile drape assembly may maintain sterility and preserve electrical connectivity. Ultrasound tracking may be used for registration, patient tracking, or guided tracking of instruments, for example.

Abstract: Devices, systems, and methods for a robot-assisted surgery. A surgical robotic system with integrated navigation and multiple surgical arms may assist a user with one or more surgical procedures. In addition to the multiple surgical arms, the robotic system may also have peripheral arms to position a navigation camera and surgeon displays. The robotic system is collaborative to allow for easy integration into procedural workflows, for example, to install pedicle screws, interbody implants, or other surgical devices.

Abstract: Medical imaging devices, systems, and methods thereof. The medical imaging system may include a movable station and a gantry. The movable station includes a gantry mount rotatably attached to the gantry. The gantry includes an outer C-arm slidably mounted to and operable to slide relative to the gantry mount, an inner C-arm slidably coupled to the outer C-arm and, an imaging signal transmitter and sensor attached to the C-arms. The two C-arms work together to provide a full 360 degree rotation of the imaging signal transmitter. In embodiment, the imaging signal transmitter and imaging sensor are offset from a center axis of the medical imaging system such that the portable medical imaging system is operable to capture an enlarged field of view.

Abstract: Medical imaging devices, systems, and methods thereof. The medical imaging system may include a movable station and a gantry. The movable station includes a gantry mount rotatably attached to the gantry. The gantry includes an outer C-arm slidably mounted to and operable to slide relative to the gantry mount, an inner C-arm slidably coupled to the outer C-arm and, an imaging signal transmitter and sensor attached to the C-arms. The two C-arms work together to provide a full 360 degree rotation of the imaging signal transmitter. In embodiment, the imaging signal transmitter and imaging sensor are offset from a center axis of the medical imaging system such that the portable medical imaging system is operable to capture an enlarged field of view.

Abstract: Medical imaging devices, systems, and methods thereof. The medical imaging system may include a movable station and a gantry. The movable station includes a gantry mount rotatably attached to the gantry. The gantry includes an outer C-arm slidably mounted to and operable to slide relative to the gantry mount, an inner C-arm slidably coupled to the outer C-arm and, an imaging signal transmitter and sensor attached to the C-arms. The two C-arms work together to provide a full 360 degree rotation of the imaging signal transmitter. The movable station may include a motion control system and an imaging control system. In embodiments, the motion control system includes omni-directional wheels for precision controlled-movement of the movable station.

Abstract: A motion platform apparatus (100) for vehicle simulation comprises a payload platform (134) having peripheral elevation sites (136, 138, 140). The apparatus (100) also comprises abase stage (102) having peripheral anchoring sites, and linkages (110, 112, 114) configured to couple the peripheral anchoring sites to the peripheral elevation sites (136, 138, 140) respectively, the linkages (110, 112, 114) comprising a first linkage (110). The first linkage (110) comprises a first arm (116) operably coupled at a first end thereof by a spherical joint (128) to a second arm (122) at a first end thereof. The first arm (116) is operably coupled at a second end thereof to an anchoring site of the peripheral anchoring sites by a first revolute joint (132). The second arm (122) is operably coupled at a second end thereof to an elevation site (136) of the peripheral elevation sites (136, 138, 140) by a second revolute joint (146).

Abstract: A portable medical imaging system and method, of which the system includes a movable station having a movable C-arm, an imaging signal transmitter attached to the movable C-arm, and an imaging sensor positioned generally opposite to the imaging signal transmitter and attached to the movable c-arm. The imaging sensor is configured to rotate relative to a point approximately on a center axis of the movable C-arm independently of the imaging signal transmitter, so as to change an angle of incidence for a signal transmitted from the imaging signal transmitter to the imaging sensor, and provide a field-of-view that is larger than the field-of-view of the imaging sensor at a single position.

Abstract: A motion platform apparatus (100) for vehicle simulation comprises: a payload platform (134) having peripheral elevation sites (136, 138, 140). The apparatus also comprises a base stage (102) having peripheral anchoring sites. A plurality of linkages (110, 112, 114) of the apparatus (100) is configured to couple the peripheral anchoring sites to the peripheral elevation sites (136, 138, 140), respectively. Each linkage of the plurality of linkages (110, 112, 114) is configured to vary elevation of a respective elevation site (136, 138, 140) of the payload platform (134). The apparatus (100) further comprises a plurality of configurable pneumatic supports (204, 206, 208) respectively configured to adjust pressurisation independently of one another, thereby providing support to the payload platform (134).

Abstract: A portable medical imaging system and method, of which the system includes a movable station having a movable C-arm, an imaging signal transmitter attached to the movable C-arm, and an imaging sensor positioned generally opposite to the imaging signal transmitter and attached to the movable c-arm. The imaging sensor is configured to rotate relative to a point approximately on a center axis of the movable C-arm independently of the imaging signal transmitter, so as to change an angle of incidence for a signal transmitted from the imaging signal transmitter to the imaging sensor, and provide a field-of-view that is larger than the field-of-view of the imaging sensor at a single position.

Abstract: A medical imaging system includes a movable station and a gantry. The movable station includes a gantry mount rotatably attached to the gantry. The gantry includes an outer C-arm slidably mounted to and operable to slide relative to the gantry mount, an inner C-arm slidably coupled to the outer C-arm and, an imaging signal transmitter and sensor attached to the C-arms. The two C-arms work together to provide a full 360 degree rotation of the imaging signal transmitter.

Abstract: A system for tracking an underground object. An above-ground tracking device has an antenna array located at a terminal end. The antenna array can determine a location of the underground object based upon the direction and magnitude of a magnetic field emanating from that object. The tracking device is registrable with a rover such that the antenna array may be moved by the rover in response to the magnetic field. A processor onboard the tracking device may communicate commands to the rover to either maintain its position relative to the underground object, or move to a location where the magnetic field can be measured.

Abstract: Medical imaging devices, systems, and methods thereof. The medical imaging system may include a movable station and a gantry. The movable station includes a gantry mount rotatably attached to the gantry. The gantry includes an outer C-arm slidably mounted to and operable to slide relative to the gantry mount, an inner C-arm slidably coupled to the outer C-arm and, an imaging signal transmitter and sensor attached to the C-arms. The two C-arms work together to provide a full 360 degree rotation of the imaging signal transmitter. In embodiment, the imaging signal transmitter and imaging sensor are offset from a center axis of the medical imaging system such that the portable medical imaging system is operable to capture an enlarged field of view.

Abstract: Medical imaging devices, systems, and methods thereof. The medical imaging system may include a movable station and a gantry. The movable station includes a gantry mount rotatably attached to the gantry. The gantry includes an outer C-arm slidably mounted to and operable to slide relative to the gantry mount, an inner C-arm slidably coupled to the outer C-arm and, an imaging signal transmitter and sensor attached to the C-arms. The two C-arms work together to provide a full 360 degree rotation of the imaging signal transmitter. In embodiment, the imaging signal transmitter and imaging sensor are offset from a center axis of the medical imaging system such that the portable medical imaging system is operable to capture an enlarged field of view.