An articulating probe, comprises a first mechanism includ ing a first link comprising a first
longitudinal axis, a first articulation surface and a first motion-limiting element; and a second …

A highly articulated robotic probe comprises an outer sleeve and an inner core. The outer
sleeve and inner core include a plurality of links. The links of the outer sleeve and inner core …

In an introduction assembly for an articulated probe, a feeding mechanism has actuators for
controlling the articulated probe. The introduction device is fixed in a positional relationship …

A system for performing a medical procedure is provided comprising at least one tool and a
tool support for supporting a distal portion of the tool. An operator manipulates a human …

The system includes an inner catheter, wherein the inner catheter extends within at least a
portion of the lumen of the outer shaft. The system also includes an actuation shaft extending …

A system for performing a medical procedure includes an articulating probe including inner
and outer sleeves, and a surgical tool including a functional element positioned at a distal …

(57) ABSTRACT A device for performing a procedure may include an elongate tube having
a proximal end and a distal end and an adapted link having a proximal end and a distal end …

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Flexible tool Download PDF Info Publication number US9016159B2 US9016159B2 …

An apparatus for driving an articulating probe comprises an elongate probe constructed and
arranged to articulate in at least one predetermined degree of motion and to transition from a …

(57) ABSTRACT A system for controlling the movement of a steerable multi linked device
may include a steerable multi-linked device a feeder mechanism releaseably connected to …