Mazor Robotics Ltd.
SYSTEMS, DEVICES, AND METHODS FOR TOOL SKIVE AVOIDANCE

Abstract:

A system for skive avoidance includes a sensor configured to measure a force exerted on a surgical tool; at least one processor; and a memory. The memory stores instructions for execution by the at least one processor that, when executed, cause the at least one processor to: project a tool trajectory onto a three-dimensional (3D) model of bone tissue; and estimate an expected normal force direction and magnitude upon contact of the surgical tool with the bone tissue.