Manipulator assisting device and manipulator system

Abstract

A manipulator assisting device includes a manipulator assisting device main body connectable to a proximal end portion of a manipulator with the proximal end portion attachable to and detachable from a medical device, the manipulator having a driven gear that engages with a gear in the medical device when connected to the medical device, and an end effector that operates by a power transmitted from the driven gear. The manipulator assisting device main body includes an assisting gear that engages with the driven gear when the manipulator assisting device main body is connected to the manipulator, a handle that transmits a drive force to the assisting gear, and a main body portion attached to the assisting gear and the handle.

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