MODULAR CONTROL SHELL

Abstract

A control shell, that is an accessory to a surgical instrument control device of a teleoperated surgical system, includes: a body, formed to overlay onto a user input console of the surgical instrument control device, that includes: a cutout region disposed to allow a first preexisting control element of the surgical instrument control device to remain accessible through the control shell to an operator of the surgical instrument control device; a shell control element for controlling a function of the teleoperated surgical system, and a communication interface; a memory that includes instructions for integrating the shell control element into the surgical instrument control device and controlling robotic movement of an instrument; and a processor configured to: communicate with the surgical instrument control device via the communication interface, and integrate the shell control element into the surgical instrument control device based on the instructions stored in the memory.

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