9 in 10 of all keyhole surgeries will be delivered with robot assistance within the next 10 years, NHS said.
Wandercraft raises $75M to scale exoskeletons, humanoids
The new funding will help propel Wandercraft into its next phase of growth, which involves deploying its new Calvin-40 humanoid.
HistoSonics Edison system gains early market access in the U.K.
The Edison system provides a non-invasive, robotic treatment for liver tumors, according to HistoSonics.
Cybernetix Ventures raising $100M fund for robotics and physical AI
Cybernetix Ventures is launching its second fund to invest in robotics startups developing systems for industries such as construction.
J&J reports positive Monarch robotic bronchoscopy data
A recent study looked at 679 patients across 21 global sites in the U.S., Canada, and Hong Kong, Johnson & Johnson MedTech said.
SS Innovations reaches 4,000 robotic surgeries with SSi Mantra robotic system
Since SS Innovations began selling SSi Mantra in August 2022, it has installed 80 robotic surgical systems in 75 hospitals.
Ubitus, MacKay Memorial Hospital co-develop three medical robots
Ubitus used NVIDIA Omniverse and NVIDIA Isaac Sim to simulate hospital environments during the robotics project.
Arrive AI obtains $40M for autonomous deliveries to smart mailboxes
Arrive AI has raised funding from investors and crowdfunding, started trading on the Nasdaq, and partnered to spread its delivery systems.
German Bionic unveils Exia AI-augmented industrial exoskeleton
Exia learns from user movements and improves its assistance over time, making it useful for multiple industries, says German Bionic.
Microrobot system is designed to float inside stroke patient for autonomous thrombectomy
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 accepts Ekso Bionics into its Connect program
NVIDIA Connect brings together emerging and established technology companies such as Ekso to accelerate product development.
RealMan displays embodied robotics at Automate 2025
RealMan Robotics debuted AI-powered robotic arms and modular platforms, highlighting innovations for manufacturing, research, and healthcare.
MIT engineers create elder assist robot E-BAR to prevent falls at home
MIT researchers have developed the E-BAR system to assist older adults in safe movement around the household.
Intuitive Surgical is making a CEO change
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.
SS Innovations to submit SSi Mantra 3 to FDA in July
Since SS Innovations began selling its system in August 2022, it has installed 80 SSi Mantra robotic surgical systems in 75 hospitals.
Humanoid robots can benefit from high-performance seals, says Freudenberg
As humanoid robots begin to spread to new applications, the right seals are a must for reliable operation, according to Freudenberg.
Northeastern soft robotic arm wins MassRobotics Form & Function Challenge at Robotics Summit
The winning robot of the MassRobotics Form & Function Challenge was Northeastern University’s Soft Robotic Arm Screwdriver.
Top 10 robotics developments of April 2025
April brought changes for the robotics industry, including shake-ups at large companies, new deployments, and the 2025 RBR50 being announced.
Chang Robotics announces $50M fund, 2025 strategic roadmap
Chang Robotics, an engineering firm working in manufacturing, collaborative robotics, and automation, is focusing on U.S. expansion.
Epson adds GX-C Series with RC800A controller to its robot line
The GX-C robot line, which will be shown at Automate, is designed for high precision and flexibility, according to Epson.
Johnson & Johnson completes first cases with OTTAVA robotic surgical system
Upon completion of the study, J&J plans to submit the OTTAVA system for De Novo authorization in the U.S.
Learn how to tackle latency, precision, and security in remote surgery at Robotics Summit
Despite advances in the field, technical hurdles impacting the reliability, precision, and adoption of remote surgery remain.