IEEE 3177-2024

This standard defines a modular framework for a robotically-assisted surgical system (RASS). The framework describes the hierarchical architecture, and presents the principles and specifications of the function module division and integration. A RASS is mainly divided into basic function modules (such as execution module (EM), navigation/guidance module (NM), human-machine interface module (HMI),) and extended function modules (such as planning and decision-making (PDM), safety and security module (SSM), and other modules).

The purpose of this standard is to define a modular framework for a RASS. This framework includes interconnected modules, and allows modules to be flexibly combined and replaced to meet the requirements of different surgical operations. The modular design provides a unified interface framework/architecture for system integrators and module manufacturers. The standard also helps enterprises, especially small/medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and start-ups, that develop robot-assisted surgical equipment, to provide more universal modules and sub-modules to meet market needs.

New IEEE Standard - Active. The contents within this standard defines a modular framework for a robotically-assisted surgical system (RASS). The framework describes the hierarchical architecture, and presents the principles and specifications of the function module division and integration. A RASS is mainly divided into an execution module, perception module, human-machine interface module, image navigation/guidance module, planning and decision-making, safety and security module, and other modules.