This invention is a smart laser surgical system that uses a handheld stylus with haptic feedback, sensors, and AI-powered augmented reality to provide surgeons with precise control, real-time data, and enhanced visualization during operations.
Background: Dental and other surgical procedures often require extreme precision to ensure patient safety and optimal outcomes. Current surgical techniques, particularly those involving lasers, demand meticulous control over energy delivery and tissue interaction. There is a critical need for technologies that enhance a surgeon's ability to precisely manipulate tools, maintain focus, and receive real-time feedback to minimize collateral damage and improve the overall accuracy and safety of interventions. Current surgical approaches frequently lack the integrated sensory feedback necessary for optimal precision. Surgeons often rely primarily on visual cues, which can be insufficient for maintaining precise laser focus and preventing damage to surrounding tissues. Existing tools typically do not provide real-time, non-contact distance measurements, nor do they offer tactile feedback about tissue interaction. This absence of comprehensive sensory data, combined with a lack of real-time analytical insights and integrated visual overlays, can lead to reduced control, increased risk of collateral damage, and a less intuitive surgical experience.
Technology Overview: This advanced surgical system integrates a laser stylus with multiple functionalities, serving as the primary surgical tool. The stylus combines laser delivery, a laser triangulation distance sensor for real-time measurement, a camera for visual feedback, and haptic actuators for tactile feedback. A central computer with AI-based computer vision algorithms analyzes visual data for real-time insights, while augmented reality glasses overlay critical information directly onto the surgical field. The system operates as a closed-loop feedback mechanism, ensuring continuous optimization of parameters and comprehensive data management for documentation. What sets this technology apart is its comprehensive integration of diverse advanced capabilities into a single, intuitive platform. Unlike conventional tools, it provides surgeons with unprecedented haptic feedback on tissue properties, combined with AI-powered real-time analysis and precise laser triangulation for optimal focus and safety. The seamless augmented reality overlay enhances spatial awareness, while the closed-loop system continuously adapts, offering a level of control, precision, and data-driven guidance that significantly elevates surgical outcomes and minimizes collateral damage.
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Advantages: • Enhanced surgical precision and safety through integrated feedback. • Real-time haptic and visual guidance via AR and camera systems. • AI-powered analysis for improved decision-making and abnormality detection. • Precise, non-contact distance measurement for optimal laser focus and reduced tissue damage. • Comprehensive data management and documentation for clinical records and quality assurance.
Applications: • Precision Dental Laser Surgery • Guided Ophthalmic Laser Surgery • Haptic Neurosurgical Laser Procedures • Augmented Reality Surgical Guidance • Minimally Invasive Laser Ablation.
Intellectual Property Summary: PCT Application Filed: PCT/US25/36224
Stage of Development: TRL 4
Licensing Status: This technology is available for licensing.