Healthcare Robotics

9 in 10 of all keyhole surgeries will be delivered with robot assistance within the next 10 years, NHS said.

The new funding will help propel Wandercraft into its next phase of growth, which involves deploying its new Calvin-40 humanoid.

The Edison system provides a non-invasive, robotic treatment for liver tumors, according to HistoSonics.

Cybernetix Ventures is launching its second fund to invest in robotics startups developing systems for industries such as construction.

A recent study looked at 679 patients across 21 global sites in the U.S., Canada, and Hong Kong, Johnson & Johnson MedTech said.

Since SS Innovations began selling SSi Mantra in August 2022, it has installed 80 robotic surgical systems in 75 hospitals. 

Ubitus used NVIDIA Omniverse and NVIDIA Isaac Sim to simulate hospital environments during the robotics project.

Arrive AI has raised funding from investors and crowdfunding, started trading on the Nasdaq, and partnered to spread its delivery systems.

Exia learns from user movements and improves its assistance over time, making it useful for multiple industries, says German Bionic.

Artedrone is trying to raise a €20 million Series B funding round to finalize its preclinical work and fund the first-in-human studies.

NVIDIA Connect brings together emerging and established technology companies such as Ekso to accelerate product development.

RealMan Robotics debuted AI-powered robotic arms and modular platforms, highlighting innovations for manufacturing, research, and healthcare.

MIT researchers have developed the E-BAR system to assist older adults in safe movement around the household.

Gary Guthart, who spent the last 15 years as Intuitive’s CEO, called it “an honor and a privilege” to serve in the corner office.

Since SS Innovations began selling its system in August 2022, it has installed 80 SSi Mantra robotic surgical systems in 75 hospitals.

As humanoid robots begin to spread to new applications, the right seals are a must for reliable operation, according to Freudenberg.

The winning robot of the MassRobotics Form & Function Challenge was Northeastern University’s Soft Robotic Arm Screwdriver.

April brought changes for the robotics industry, including shake-ups at large companies, new deployments, and the 2025 RBR50 being announced.

Chang Robotics, an engineering firm working in manufacturing, collaborative robotics, and automation, is focusing on U.S. expansion.

The GX-C robot line, which will be shown at Automate, is designed for high precision and flexibility, according to Epson.

Upon completion of the study, J&J plans to submit the OTTAVA system for De Novo authorization in the U.S.

Despite advances in the field, technical hurdles impacting the reliability, precision, and adoption of remote surgery remain.