Method for touch-free motion control and mobile medical device

Abstract

A method is provided for touch-free motion control of a component of a medical device, which component may be moved and/or maneuvered by a motor, using a handle element that is arranged on the device, for example in the form of a handlebar, comprising the following steps: recording measured values by sensors that are arranged on or at the handle element, for example distance and/or position sensors, while the device is in a first operating mode, wherein the first operating mode excludes touch-free motion control, evaluating the measured values with regard to an approach of at least one hand of an operator, switching the device into a second operating mode if the result of the evaluation satisfies a first preset condition, wherein the second operating mode includes touch-free motion control, and wherein the first condition is a hand of the operator coming within a first distance from the handle element from a first approach direction.

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