Medtronic Navigation, Inc.

Robert J Reddy

Patrick A Helm

David A Garlow

Kyo C Jin

John R Martin

Xiaodong Tao

Rasika A Parkar

Seunghoon Nam

Andre Souza

Robert Teichman

John B Clayton

Eric A Potts

Andre D A Souza

A method and system is disclosed for acquiring image data of a subject. The image data can be collected with an imaging system in a selected manner and/or motion. More than one projection may be combined to generate and create a selected view of the subject.

System and method for imaging a subject

Disclosed is a method and system for performing a procedure. The system may include a navigation system and/or a surgical robot to be used to at least assist in the procedure. The system may assist in delineating objects and/or determining physical characteristics of subject portions. The system may assist in performing and/or a workflow of the procedure.

System and method for performing and evaluating a procedure

Disclosed is a method and system for navigating an instrument relative to a subject. A reference device can be associated with the subject. The reference device can be moved while maintaining or allowing registration with an image space.

Method and apparatus for moving a reference device

A system and method for a procedure that can be performed on any appropriate subject. Procedures can include assembling any appropriate work piece or installing members into a work piece, such as an airframe, autoframe, etc. Regardless of the subject, generally the procedure can have a selected result that is efficacious. The efficacious result may be the desired or best result for the procedure. The system and method can be used in confirming a selected result that can be efficacious.

Method and apparatus for image-based navigation

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Broomfield, CO, United States of America

Robert J Reddy