Sterile handle for controlling a robotic surgical system from a sterile field

摘要: Described herein are a sterile handle for use with robotic surgical system, example, during spinal surgery. In certain embodiments, the adds functionalities and an interface to existing tools such that system may be commanded from field The permits user, as surgeon, physically manipulate location of end-effector system. include input device allows user limit movement end-effector, limiting translations or rotations only. detect presence user's hand. This ensures is only moved when manipulates reduces likelihood unintentionally.