Before its full-scale launch of the da Vinci 5 robot, Intuitive Surgical executives said they have three items on their checklist.
Medtech vet Mark Toland on what’s next for surgical robotics
Toland envisions the future of AI in surgical robotics as more than just informing a surgeon how to best perform an operation.
Endiatx plans pivotal trial through Mayo Clinic; watch its live TED Talk demo
Endiatx plans to publish data from in-human trials, saying they are “progressing well, and physicians appreciate the technology.”
MMI’s Symani surgical robot used in first U.S. clinical cases
The two robotic-assisted microsurgical procedures were performed at Penn Presbyterian Medical Center’s Department of Orthopaedic Surgery.
Intuitive beats the Street in Q1, increases procedure volume forecast
Intuitive Surgical reported profits of $545 million, or $1.51 per diluted share.
Stealthy startup Mendaera is developing a fist-sized medical robot with Dr. Fred Moll’s support
Mendaera is working on medical technology that combines robotics, AI, and real-time imaging in a compact device.
The Intuitive da Vinci 5’s top design changes: ‘This is groundbreaking for robotic surgery’
Intuitive Surgical’s da Vinci 5 has more than 150 design enhancements and innovations since the company’s fourth-generation systems.
Levita Magnetics hopes AI takes robotic surgery to next level
Levita Magnetics designed the MARS system for high-volume abdominal surgeries such as laparoscopic bariatric surgeries.
2 technologies that will be huge for robotic surgery
Intuitive president Dave Rosa identified two technologies that are going to advance surgical robotics.
Moon Surgical: Maestro’s light touch can win surgical robotics arms race
The Moon Surgical Maestro robotic surgery system faces some stiff competition — and the device developer plans to use that to its advantage.
Ekso Bionics buys Parker Hannifin’s exoskeleton business for $10M
The deal includes the planned development of robotic-assisted orthotic and prosthetic devices, the companies said.
Levita Magnetics raises $26M for Magnetic-Assisted Robotic Surgery platform
Levita Magnetics said it has raised $26 million to fund regulatory and commercial progress on its Magnetic-Assisted Robotic Surgery (MARS) platform.
Intuitive’s profits fall short in first quarter
Compared with Q1 2021, sales were down 14% in the bottom line and 15% growth in sales.
Bone-cutting robot maker AOT names new CEO & CFO
A laser mounted to a robotic arm cuts the bone, automatically guided along the cuts based on pre-operation navigation planning and simulations.