The research aims to enable accurate, patient-tailored prostate cancer surgeries without the need for traditional incisions.
The top 10 surgical robotics stories of the year so far
Over the course of 2024, we’ve seen all kinds of stories across surgical robotics, ranging from new systems to FDA clearances and more.
Mendaera brings in $73M to finish developing its handheld robotic device
Mendaera said it will use the funding to complete the development of its technology and begin the clinical introduction of its platform.
Avenda Health partners with EDAP for robotic prostate procedures
EDAP and Avenda said their joint ultrasound and AI system will enable urologists to provide more patient-specific HIFU ablation procedures.
FDA clears Zimmer Biomet Persona Knee System with Think Surgical robot
The FDA cleared THINK Surgical’s miniature surgical robot for use with Zimmer Biomet’s Persona Knee System.
Judge says J&J must pay Auris shareholders $1B in damages
The judge deemed that J&J had declined to put resources toward advancing iPlatform and instead pitted it against its own Verb device.
Robotic surgery to benefit from advanced processors and AI, says AMD
Robotic surgery continues to become more autonomous and affordable, thanks to advanced computing, according to AMD.
Obvius Robotics Certa access system earns FDA breakthrough nod
Obvius Robotics aims to improve the accuracy, safety, and consistency of central venous catheterization with its Certa system.
MassRobotics resident startups have raised over $1B in seven years
MassRobotics resident startups have used its shared space, development resources, and mentoring and networking programs to grow.
KARL STORZ closes acquisition of Asensus Surgical
KARL STORZ said its acquisition of Asensus Surgical will enable it to build a surgical robotics hub for performance-guided procedures.
Caresyntax brings in $180M for its vendor-neutral precision platform
Caresyntax says its platform combines software, analytics, data science, and clinical services into a variety of tech and service modules.
Neptune Medical raises $97M for surgical robotics, spins out Jupiter Endovascular
Neptune Medical said the financing strengthens its position as a gastrointestinal-focused company expanding into robotics.
Asensus Surgical will file bankruptcy if Karl Storz merger fails
If shareholders do not approve the merger, Asensus said it will incur “significant near-term financial obligations.”
CMR Surgical begins 1st pediatric clinical trial with Versius
The Versius trial is focusing on children and infants that are undergoing a range of urological procedures.
DePuy Synthes launches Velys surgical robot for spine
Dual-use system offers standalone navigation and an active robotics platform for flexibility in approach and planning.
PillBot lets doctors see inside the human body
Endiatx prepares PillBot for FDA approval and begins limited clinical trials with the latest generation of the device.
Perceptive says AI-driven robot is faster than a human dentist
Perceptive has developed and demonstrated a robot that uses imaging and AI for dental procedures such as crown placement.
Asensus Surgical denies lack of disclosures in planned Karl Storz merger
Asensus Surgical denied any legal wrongdoing in statements around its planned merger and offered further information.
Asensus Senhance surgical robot receives FDA 510(k) clearance
Asensus has placed its first Senhance system for urological procedures at a dedicated pediatric hospital in the U.S.
Meet the RoboBusiness 2024 keynote speakers
Rodney Brooks, Sergey Levine, Claire Delaunay, a state-of-the-industry panel, and a live demo of a swallowable robotic pill will headline leading commercial robotics event.
What Intuitive Surgical’s limited da Vinci 5 launch can teach device developers
Before its full-scale launch of the da Vinci 5 robot, Intuitive Surgical executives said they have three items on their checklist.
CMR Surgical names Boston Scientific veteran non-executive chair
Moore brings more than 35 years of experience in the medtech industry, including nearly 20 years spent at Boston Scientific, to CMR Surgical.