The Robin Heart Vision, telemanipulator for camera holding preliminary test results

This paper presents the general information of mechanical structure, control system and preliminary technical evaluation results of the new polish telemanipulator for camera holding Robin Heart VisionŽ, belonging to the family of robot arms to support the minimal invasive cardiac surgery. It has four degrees of freedom with the interface for quick endoscope fixing. It was designed and carried out as a standalone robotic assistant for manual laparoscopic surgery or to operate together with the tool arms Robin HeartŽ.