In an embodiment of the invention, a frictional tissue sampling device for obtaining a histological sample from an epithelial layer includes a platform with an axis, an abrasive material comprising a plurality of fibers associated with the platform, where the abrasive material is adapted to abrade the epithelial layer to dislodge the histological sample, where rotation of the platform around the axis rotates the abrasive material, and a collector material comprising a plurality of loops associated with the platform, where rotation of the platform around the axis rotates the collector material, where the collector material is adapted to collect the histological sample dislodged by the abrasive material, where contacting the platform with the epithelial layer and rotation of the platform moves the abrasive material and the collector material over the epithelial layer thereby obtaining the sample.

In an embodiment of the invention, a frictional tissue sampling device for obtaining a histological sample from an epithelial layer includes a platform with an axis, an abrasive material comprising a plurality of fibers associated with the platform, where the abrasive material is adapted to abrade the epithelial layer to dislodge the histological sample, where rotation of the platform around the axis rotates the abrasive material, and a collector material comprising a plurality of loops associated with the platform, where rotation of the platform around the axis rotates the collector material, where the collector material is adapted to collect the histological sample dislodged by the abrasive material, where contacting the platform with the epithelial layer and rotation of the platform moves the abrasive material and the collector material over the epithelial layer thereby obtaining the sample.

Embodiments are directed to a medical robot system including a robot coupled to an end-effectuator element with the robot configured to control movement and positioning of the end-effectuator in relation to the patient. One embodiment is a method for removing bone with a robot system comprising: taking a two-dimensional slice through a computed tomography scan volume of target anatomy; placing a perimeter on a pathway to the target anatomy; and controlling a drill assembly with the robot system to remove bone along the pathway in the intersection of the perimeter and the two-dimensional slice.

Embodiments are directed to a medical robot system including a robot coupled to an end-effectuator element with the robot configured to control movement and positioning of the end-effectuator in relation to the patient. One embodiment is a method for removing bone with a robot system comprising: taking a two-dimensional slice through a computed tomography scan volume of target anatomy; placing a perimeter on a pathway to the target anatomy; and controlling a drill assembly with the robot system to remove bone along the pathway in the intersection of the perimeter and the two-dimensional slice.

The present disclosure relates generally to the field of medical instruments. In particular, the present disclosure relates to a biopsy cap and endoscope biopsy cap housing with improved stability and stress distribution to securely and removably attach to an endoscope biopsy port. In one example, a biopsy cap housing may include a first center-split half comprising a first half of an upper and lower chamber and first pivot member, and a second center-split half comprising a second half of an upper and lower chamber, and second pivot member, wherein mating surfaces of the first and second center-split halves may be configured to interlock to define the upper and lower chambers.

Provided herein are methods and a device for collecting biological samples. In particular, the present disclosure relates to a device designed to specifically capture samples within the target areas of a patient for specific cell collection for particular diagnosis.

Provided herein are methods and a device for collecting biological samples from a subject. In particular, the present disclosure relates to a device designed to specifically capture samples within the target areas of a patient for specific cell collection for particular diagnosis.

A bio sample collection device including: a housing; a cap part detachably fastened to the housing, and including a bio sample collector for collecting a bio sample; and a bio sample processing liquid storage unit storing bio sample processing liquid, the bio sample processing liquid storage unit being formed to be broken when the cap part is combined with the housing after bio sample is collected so that the bio sample processing liquid is mixed with the bio sample.

A bio sample collection device including: a housing; a cap part detachably fastened to the housing, and including a bio sample collector for collecting a bio sample; and a bio sample processing liquid storage unit storing bio sample processing liquid, the bio sample processing liquid storage unit being formed to be broken when the cap part is combined with the housing after bio sample is collected so that the bio sample processing liquid is mixed with the bio sample.