Robotic device and system software, hardware and methods of use for image-guided and robot-assisted surgery

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PATENT NO 9855103
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14011574

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Provided herein are systems, modules and methods of using the same for in-situ real time imaging guidance of a robot during a surgical procedure. The systems comprise a plurality of modules that intraoperatively link an imaging modality, particularly a magnetic resonance imaging modality, a medical robot and an operator thereof via a plurality of interfaces. The modules are configured to operate in at least one computer having a memory, a processor and a network connection to enable instructions to generally control the imaging modality, track the robot, track a tissue of interest in an area of procedure, process data acquire from imaging modality and the robot and visualize the area and robot. Also provided are non-transitory computer-readable data storage medium storing computer-executable instructions comprising the modules and a computer program produce tangibly embodied in the storage medium.

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UNIVERSITY OF HOUSTON SYSTEM4800 CALHOUN ROAD HOUSTON TX 77004

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Navkar, Nikhil V Corona, US 2 112
Tsekos, Nikolaos v Houston, US 8 782

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