Robot trained by watching surgery videos performs procedures as skillfully as humans
Johns Hopkins University (JHU) - 11-Nov-2024This approach reduces errors and speeds up training for complex surgeries
Robotic Surgery News Archive
Horizon Surgical raises $30M to enhance robotic cataract surgery
FierceBiotech - 21-Oct-2024Their Polaris system aims to improve cataract removal precision and consistency
Mendaera Secures $73M to Revolutionize Medical Robotics
Medical Device Network - 30-Sep-2024AI-powered handheld system aims to expand robotic precision to routine healthcare procedure
First remote-controlled magnetic endoscopy paves the way for future telesurgery
Interesting Engineering - 26-Aug-2024Groundbreaking endoscopy performed 5,778 miles apart, advancing remote surgery
World's first ever: Robot successfully performs fully automated dental procedure
Evening Standard - 06-Aug-2024Currently, the robot is still in the early stages and has yet to receive FDA approval
Johnson & Johnson's Spine robot gets FDA clearance for advanced spine surgeries
FierceBiotech - 02-Aug-2024It will be available next year and is part of a series of advanced medical tools
New robotic ultrasound system with AI can autonomously perform examinations
Medical Xpress - 29-May-2024This could help doctors and make it easier to get ultrasounds, even in remote places
Viral video sparks debate on head transplants for immortality
MIT Technology Review - 23-May-2024Experts discuss on the ethics and feasibility of body transplants in the near future
BrainBridge is working on a way to transplant a person's head onto a new body
Longevity Technology - 21-May-2024This could potentially revolutionize treatment for severe conditions
Sony has ventured into medical field with a robotic system for microsurgeries
MassDevice - 14-May-2024The robot was successfully tested in a February experiment at Aichi Medical University
Vicarious surgical: A new contender in robotic surgery market
MedTech Dive - 06-Mar-2024Secures $47 million to advance its robotic innovation in soft tissue surgeries
Robotic surgeon accurately removes cancerous tumors, exceeding human ability
Johns Hopkins University (JHU) - 27-Feb-2024ASTR to revolutionize cancer treatment with unmatched precision & minimal tissue loss
UC Berkeley researchers invented a robot that can sew stitches by itself
MIT Technology Review - 22-Feb-2024It paves the way for future advancements in surgical robots and improved patient care
MMI's surgical robot gears up for global rollout with $110M boost
FierceBiotech - 21-Feb-2024Symani's wristed instruments bring steady hands and big ambitions to microsurgery
Tiny robot performs simulated surgery on the space station
Evening Standard - 14-Feb-2024From war zones to Mars, this droid could be the future of healthcare in remote locations
A tiny robot arm, MIRA, is heading to the ISS to see if it can do surgeries in space
Gizmodo - 29-Jan-2024If it works well, MIRA could help keep astronauts healthy on long space trips
India has developed its first robotic surgical system, called SSi Mantra
The Week - 28-Jan-2024It has been approved for use in India and has been used in hundreds of surgeries
Minimally invasive surgery gets a magnetic boost due to the MARS system
MassDevice - 06-Dec-2023Potential to offer same-day discharge, less pain and faster recovery
Johnson & Johnson is developing a new robotic surgical system called Ottava
FierceBiotech - 10-Nov-2023Company is planning to begin clinical trials in the US in late 2024
AI gives needles the ability to navigate living tissue on their own
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill - 12-Oct-2023Self-driving needle could make surgery less invasive and more accessible
Microsure raises $40M to revolutionise microsurgery with MUSA-3 robot
MassDevice - 04-Oct-2023MUSA-3, a next-gen microsurgical robot, boosts surgical precision and versatility
Sensor-powered robot could detect breast cancer lumps at greater depths
Independent - 03-Oct-2023Device uses sensor technology to apply human-like forces with precision
World's first MRI-compatible surgical robot cleared by FDA for breast biopsies
FierceBiotech - 13-Sep-2023Safer, more accurate breast biopsies made possible with IGAR robot
Royal Brompton and St Bartholomew’s Hospitals now offer robot-assisted lung biopsies
Independent - 07-Aug-2023Highly precise shape-sensing technology to help clinicians diagnose & treat lung cancer at early-stage
New AI-powered robot makes brain surgeries much less invasive
Interesting Engineering - 17-Jul-2023A flexible robotic system for deep brain surgeries with up to 50% less tissue damage
Soft robotic arm used to 3D-print biomaterial directly onto organs inside the body
Medical Xpress - 27-Feb-2023F3DB is designed as an all-in-one endoscopic tool that avoids the use of changeable tools
Soft robot opens the door for possible surgical applications via remote control inside human body
Interesting Engineering - 27-Feb-2023Keyhole surgery without the keyhole? Very early days but imagine swallowing a robot which can operate on you from the inside
$15M raised for series A round for robotic dental procedures by Cyberdontics
TechCrunch - 17-Oct-2022Cyberdontics-robot cuts the tooth and fabricates a prosthetic at the same time-efficacy and speed
ForSight Robotics raises $55M for fully robotic cataract surgery
FierceBiotech - 22-Jul-2022ForSight Robotics main goal is to democratize sophisticated eye treatment procedures globally
Minimally invasive robotic surgery challenges the gold standard open surgery
SciTechDaily - 13-Jun-2022Bladder cancer patients show reduced hospital stay by 20% post procedure
Vitestro automates blood collection and plans for clinical trials from 2023
Medical Device Network - 31-May-2022AI powered robotics aimed to minimise manual errors during phlebotomy
Robot-assisted operations reduce the risk of blood clots and allow patients to recuperate faster
UCL Cancer Institute - 15-May-2022Robotic assistance in cancer surgery could be far more beneficial than previously thought
Robots take over medical tasks: measuring blood pressure with fingertips
Medgadget - 23-Feb-2022Leech and origami-inspired sensors on robotic fingers calculate systolic and diastolic BP
Truly autonomous STAR robot performs difficult surgeries with high precision
Medgadget - 03-Feb-2022Now this is what people imagine when we talk about robotic surgery!
Virtual Incision's MIRA robotic system successfully performed world's first laparoscopic surgery
FierceBiotech - 01-Dec-2021Raised $46 million to commercialize and advance robot-assisted surgical technology
The worlds first robotic needle free dosage delivery in humans
Interesting Engineering - 08-Nov-2021Novel needle free technology releases vaccine content with high-pressure
Robotic surgery system recalled due to software bug affecting instrument positioning
FierceBiotech - 01-Nov-2021Only 3 reported incidents but risk of serious injury is high with platform designed for neurosurgery
FDA warns robotic surgery for breast cancer is unproven and could pose health risks
pharmaphorum - 22-Aug-2021Prior study approval and monitoring long-term outcomes are needed to ensure patient's safety
Robotic surgery is no better than traditional surgery, unless performed by skilled surgeons
Forbes - 17-Aug-2021Despite huge benefits, robot-assisted surgery may increase complications - finds new study
Medtronic's Hugo robot performed first-ever minimally invasive surgery in Chile
FierceBiotech - 22-Jun-2021Low-cost, compact robot to help surgeons - yet to receive approval in the US and Europe
World's first robot assisted surgery saved an 85-years-old's eyesight
South London Press (SLP) - 10-Jun-2021Treating the incurable - robotic technology improved precision and accuracy of surgeons
THz perception: Exciting avenue of research for Cancer treatment
The Engineer - 07-Jun-2021Improvement in quality of life by 5 to 10 years in cancer patients
Encoded data from surgical procedures by robotic arm on a glass platter
iNews - 31-May-2021Storing data on glass platters could improve the outcome of surgeries
Life-saving robot performs high quality CPR on ambulance patients in UK
Independent - 22-May-2021LUCAS 3 robot, a paramedic companion, first to deploy in South Central Ambulance Services
FDA approved surgical robot to assist in transvaginal hysterectomies
Medgadget - 02-Mar-2021Minimally invasive and effective surgical option with humanoid robotic arms
New laser-steering robot makes endoscopic surgeries easier
Optics & Photonics News (OPN) - 20-Jan-2021Laser-steering microrobot delivers high speed laser to perform minimally invasive surgeries
Robots to help tackle the coronavirus pandemic
Medical Expo - 18-Dec-2020No risk of spreading the virus or getting infected - will reinforce the health task-force
Robot able to make detailed 3D image in automated eye examination
Medical Expo - 02-Dec-2020Scanner attached to robot performs stable eye scans without medical operators
Johnson & Johnson unveil a new robotic platform 'Ottava'
MassDevice - 19-Nov-2020Plan to integrate it with their FDA approved Monarch robotic surgical system
Medgadget interviews CEO of Virtual Incision
Medgadget - 02-Nov-2020John Murphy talks about a flexible mini robot (MIRA) that can help conduct bedside surgeries
Meet Yomi- a robot to help you with your dental surgery
Nanalyze - 15-Oct-2020Can assist and guide- reduces the risk of free hand dental surgeries
A tiny origami robot perform minimally invasive surgeries
Medical Expo - 06-Oct-2020Japanese origami inspired robot perform precise and less invasive surgical tasks
An origami inspired miniature robot to help with microsurgeries
New Atlas - 25-Aug-2020Will help carry out microscopic surgeries with great precision and control
Robotic injections for safer, pain-free aesthetic procedures
Medical Expo - 08-Jun-2020The future new norm to revolutionize how patients get botox and soft tissue fillers
Can this blood-drawing and testing robot replace professionals?
Verdict - 05-May-2020Larger-scale clinical trials now in the works for a side-by-side comparison
Dentroid's robotic laser to revolutionize dentistry post-pandemic
The Canberra Times - 27-Apr-2020Offers physical protection for patients, dentists among other advantages
CloudMind robots used to protect staff in Wuhan field hospital
CNET - 14-Mar-2020Able to monitor patients' vital signs and deliver medication remotely
Intelligent robot reduces cross-infection risks for coronavirus
The Strait Times - 10-Mar-2020Besides preventing cross-infection for medical workers, robot prevents improper sample collecting
NHS surgeons' first time to use Versius robot in minimal access surgery
Digital Health - 20-Feb-2020Option of robotic surgery to be provided for people in need across UK
Robot that can take blood samples
Rutgers Today - 05-Feb-2020Robot can save time, perform the procedure reliably and save money in health care
First US coronavirus patient treated using robot in isolation unit
Guardian - 23-Jan-2020Unit can expand to 10 units - but would be overwhelmed with a full-scale pandemic
Robots perform major surgeries with great precision
BBC - 12-Dec-2019More and more robots are becoming available, but needs to choose only the best!
Robotic-assisted neurovascular intervention in brain surgery
ZDNet - 11-Nov-2019Robotic surgery will give patients access to the best specialists regardless of geographic location
Patient on the operating table, while surgeon 20 miles away
Futurism - 11-Sep-2019Robotic surgery increases patients access to medical help and decreases their time for treatment
Threadlike robot worm can prevent strokes and aneurysms
Gizmodo - 28-Aug-2019In the future, it can be used as a delivery mechanism for clot reducing drugs
Surgical snakebots will come in handy in the operating theatre
ZDNet - 20-Aug-2019Navigates through the body in a customised manner to reach its destination
Contactless surgery robots cut bones using laser
Med-Tech News - 17-Jul-2019Robot guided laser cutting surgery – now that’s medical technology!
Agreement signed in Moscow to start production of the surgical robot Sina
Iran Front Page (IFP) - 14-Jul-2019Also improves surgeon’s performance by reducing hand tremors
Cobots could solve caring crisis as population ages
BBC - 22-Apr-2019A useful short term fix until rejuvenation technologies mean we are no longer elderly
World's first 5G operation performed on an animal
Independent - 17-Jan-2019Speed and latency of 5G is enabling telepresence and telesurgery applications
Spinal surgery robot more accurate than humanly possible
Digital Health - 10-Jan-2019Pre-planned procedures are the next step to fully autonomous robotic surgery
Robot seeks out skin cancer with suction (video)
BBC - 15-Oct-2018A robot developed by the MIT is helping wth the diagnosis of skin conditions and abnormalities
New Versius robot surgery system coming to NHS
BBC - 03-Sep-2018This new robot is smaller and easier to set-up allowing a wider range of procedures
8 Types of Robotic Surgery Being Used Today
Nanalyze - 20-Jul-2018Brief description of available robotic surgery procedures and their corresponding equipment
Robot First: Operating On A Human Eye
Futurism - 18-Jun-2018The PRECEYES system performed 12 delicate eye surgeries successfully
Machines may replace traditional medical stitching
Nursing Times - 31-May-2018Sutrue developed a new handheld device to assist with stitching and reduce risk of infection
First use of Medineering Robotic Endoscopy system
MassDevice - 26-Apr-2018Robotic Endoscopy system used in its first clinical procedure.
Vicarious Surgical raises $17m VR robot-assisted surgery device
MassDevice - 17-Apr-2018Ccombines virtual reality with proprietary human-like surgical robotics.
Robotic device revolutionises knee surgery at London hospital
Evening Standard - 04-Apr-2018Hand-held robot is revolutionising knee replacement surgery.
Robot Passes Chinese Medical Licensing Exam
Futurism - 20-Nov-2017Xiaoyi is a robot developed by leading Chinese AI company iFlytek.
Japanese surgical robot aims to challenge da Vinci
The Robot Report - 30-Oct-2017Riverfield Surgical Robot Laboratory raises $10 million for Emaro robot-assisted surgery platform.
Autonomous Robot Beats Human Surgeons At Flesh-Cutting
IEEE Spectrum - 13-Oct-2017Smart Tissue Autonomous Robot (STAR) makes more precise cuts than expert surgeons.
Robot dentist fits implants without any human involvement
South China Morning Post - 21-Sep-2017Medical staff present but did not play an active role.
The robot that eliminates cancer cells using X-rays
DAWN - 05-Sep-2017CyberKnife uses X-ray cameras to monitor the position of the tumour and moves with the patient's breathing.
KUKA’s New Medical Robot Enters Market
Engineering - 31-Aug-2017KUKA’s LBR iiwa industrial robot, is designed for delicate assembly work.
World’s smallest surgical robot to start a hospital revolution
Guardian - 20-Aug-2017Versius will slash costs, improve patient recovery times and help speed up keyhole surgery.
Smaller, smarter, softer robotic arm for endoscopic surgery
Harvard University - 02-Aug-2017Bioinspired approach combines pop-up fabrication with soft robotics.
Robots Will Soon Replace Doctors In Healthcare
Forbes - 10-Jul-2017Current surgical robots make ths job easier for a human surgeon.
Stormram 4 - smallest MRI-compatible 3D printed biopsy robot
3ders - 30-Jun-2017Poised to have a major impact on diagnosis and treatment of breast cancer.
A robotic doctor is gearing up for action
Phys.org - 27-Jun-2017Robot at remote site has force, humidity and temperature sensors.
Surgeons would use robots if they reduced the risks
The Conversation - 22-Jun-2017Very little research exists into the frequency of unintentional surgical damage.
TransEnterix robotic surgery system expands to hernia repairs
WRAL - 22-Mar-2017Its Senhance Robotic Surgical System now includes a full range of hernia repairs.
$500 device has same functionality as a surgical robot
MIT Technology Review - 23-Feb-2017FlexDex Surgical instrument capable of making small incisions and stitching in the body.
This Robot Surgeon Is Outperforming Human Doctors (VIDEO)
Vocativ - 14-Feb-2017Dr. Peter Kim, Sheikh Institute for Pediatric Surgical Innovation, explains STAR.
China’s medical robots take on foreign rivals
CCTV - 13-Feb-2017Tinavi’s Phecda surgery robot has 3D HD and can guide medical tools to within 0.8 millimeters.
Advanced robotic system will become surgeon’s right hand
Phys.org - 10-Feb-2017University of California San Diego engineers are developing robots to be an integral part of the surgical team.
Cambridge Medical Robotics reveals Versius robotic surgery system
EconoTimes - 12-Dec-2016Cadaveric trials underway to perform upper GI, gynaecological, colorectal and renal surgery.
First robotic surgical system with sense of touch
ZDNet - 28-Sep-2016Deakin University in Melbourne has unveiled the HeroSurg robot which gives surgeons haptic feedback.
Robot operates inside eye in world first
BBC - 09-Sep-2016Surgeon controlled robot via a joystick to remove a membrane one hundredth of a millimetre thick.
FDA approves new medical robot from Auris Surgical
IEEE Spectrum - 07-Jun-2016Teleoperated ARES robot (Auris Robotic Endoscopy System) was cleared by the FDA at the end of May.
First step towards autonomous robotic surgeons
BBC - 04-May-2016Unmanned Star robot has been used to stitch together a pig’s bowel.
Incisionless Robotic Surgery Makes The Cut
Asian Scientist - 18-Mar-2016Run by internal micro-motors and is capable of single incision or incision-less surgery.
World’s first soft-robotic surgery on a human body
King’s College London - 14-Mar-2016Conventional surgical robots based on structures made from rigid components which only move in straight lines.
1st real human use for inside-the-body surgical robot
MassDevice - 03-Mar-2016Virtual Incision’s miniaturized robotically assisted surgical device used in a colon resection procedure.
Snake-like robot more accurate than surgeon
Computer World - 02-Mar-2016Medrobotics Flex Robotic System has sub-millimeter accuracy.
Da Vinci robot performs 500th operation at Liverpool hospital
Liverpool Echo - 05-Feb-2016Mainly used for prostate cancer surgery.
The Man Behind Medrobotics’ Flex Robotic System
R&D World - 29-Jan-2016Prof. Howie Choset’s snake-arm robot used on first human in 2010.
Medtech wins FDA nod for ROSA spine robot
MassDevice - 06-Jan-2016Designed for minimally invasive spinal surgeries.
Surgical Robot Challenge 2016 Now Open For Entries
DOTmed - 18-Dec-2015Competition showcases cutting-edge advances in surgical robot technologies.
Founder of Google’s Stealthy Surgical Robotics Project Speaks
Medium - 14-Dec-2015This is what everybody is really dreaming of when we talk about robotic surgery!
Google’s Secretive Robot-Surgery Startup
Wired - 10-Dec-2015Collaboration with Johnson & Johnson aims to make robots better surgical assistants.
3D Curriculum To Standardize Robotic Surgery Training
Science 2.0 - 02-Dec-2015Florida Hospital Nicholson Center has developed the Fundamentals of Robotic Surgery (FRS) program.
Cambridge Medical Robotics unveils next-generation robotic surgery
Business Wire - 20-Nov-2015Modular surgical system that uses multiple collaborative robotic arms for universal minimal access surgery.
Hackensack UMC offers Mazor Robotics Renaissance spine surgery
GlobeNewswire - 06-Nov-2015Clinically validated to ensure 1.5mm accuracy for increased patient safety.
Robotic worm used in head surgery
Novus Light Technologies Today - 04-Nov-2015Removing tumors from within the inner ear currently entails removal of entire mastoid bone.
Navio robotic tool cuts recovery time for partial knee replacements
Lubbock Online - 19-Oct-2015Grace Health System invests in Navio Surgical System from Blue Belt Technologies.
Robotic prostate surgery reduces impotence and incontinence
Health 24 - 21-Sep-2015Urology Hospital, Pretoria, has completed almost 400 successful robotic prostatectomies with Da Vinci surgical robot.
Da Vinci robot excellent investment for Royal Blackburn Hospital
Lancashire Telegraph - 13-Sep-2015Used to treat prostate cancer patients.
Mechanical wrist the width of a sewing needle
Vanderbilt University - 23-Jul-2015Microlaparoscopy is so difficult that only a handful of surgeons around the world use it. This mechanical wrist provides the dexterity to perform complex operations using keyhole surgery. Imagine when a robot is trained to use tiny instruments with the –
Robotic tentacle targets keyhole surgery
BBC - 14-May-2015Lack of rigid skeleton allows it to bend, stretch and switch between flexible and rigid states. AImed at minimally invasive surgery.
Johnson & Johnson and Google to create an innovative robotic-assisted surgical platform
Johnson & Johnson - 26-Mar-2015Ethicon has executed a definitive agreement to enter into a strategic collaboration with Google, Inc., working with the Life Sciences team on advancing surgical robotics to benefit surgeons, patients and health care systems.
