Robotic insertion systems and methods

A method for accessing the lumen of a vessel, the method comprising the steps of:

• attaching a disposable cartridge to the robotic platform, wherein the robotic platform comprises,
• a body;
• a first motor coupled to the body, wherein the first motor adjust the robotic platform to achieve a target insertion depth;
• and
• a cartridge carrier pivotally coupled to the body, wherein the robotic platform is adjustable to achieve the target insertion depth;
• placing the robotic platform over a target vessel, wherein an image capturing device generates an image of the target vessel on a display;
• selecting the target vessel on the display, wherein a depth of the target vessel is measured when selected;
• and
• actuating an actuator a first time, wherein actuating the actuator the first time causes a needle or a sheath provided in the disposable cartridge to advance to the depth measure and into the target vessel.

An insertion system comprising:

• a handle providing a controller for operating the system;
• an image capturing instrument secured to the handle;
• a display secured to the handle, wherein images captured by the image capturing instrument are displayed on the display;
• a robotic platform coupled to the handle, wherein the robotic platform automatically adjust to achieve a target insertion depth;
• and
• a disposable cartridge pivotally attached to the robotic platform, wherein the disposable cartridge provides a sheath, a needle, and a guidewire, and the robotic platform inserts the sheath or needle to the target insertion depth.