The HKUST team said the robot is capable of imaging, high-precision motion, and multifunctional operations like sampling and drug delivery.
Intuitive da Vinci procedures increased by 17% in 2024
Intuitive Surgical reported fourth-quarter 2024 revenue totaling $2.41 billion, a 25% increase compared with the same period a year ago.
Virtuoso Surgical earns up to $12M award as part of robotics and AI program
The award supports the placement of the Virtuoso Surgical System at three of the participating research sites.
SS Innovations completes two robotic cardiac telesurgeries
SS Innovations International said both robotic telesurgeries demonstrated seamless teamwork across long distances.
Cornerstone Robotics brings in $70M to scale Sentire endoscopic system globally
Cornerstone Robotics has completed clinical trials in multiple specialties, including urology, gynecology, and thoracic surgeries.
Levita Magnetics CEO shares insight into dual-robot surgical procedure
Dr. Alberto Rodriguez-Navarro, the CEO of Levita Magnetics, said the idea for the procedure came from the surgeon who performed it.
Navigantis performs first clinical cases with Vasco robotic platform
Navigantis plans to treat neurovascular diseases, including stroke and aneurysms, which are leading causes of death and disability worldwide.
Top 10 robotics stories of December 2024
A series of humanoid-related announcements dominated our most popular articles in December 2024.
Focal One completes study to expand access to robotic prostate cancer treatment
The study found that Focal One’s treatment methods match up with the gold star standard of surgery, and improve quality of life outcomes.
Levita Magnetics reports its first dual-robot surgical procedure
Levita Magnetics said the operation shows platforms from different manufacturers might deliver better patient outcomes when used together.
Capstan Medical raises $110M ahead of heart robot’s first-in-human procedure
Capstan Medical is developing a surgical robot for minimally invasive percutaneous replacement of mitral and tricuspid heart valves.
Microbot Medical submits LIBERTY surgical robot to FDA for approval
Microbot Medical said LIBERTY eliminates the need for large and expensive equipment and streamlines customers’ access to robotics.
As PillBot clinical trials continue, Endiatx CEO plots next moves
As 2024 draws to a close, Endiatx has ongoing clinical trials for PillBot 1.0 in New Zealand, and is currently developing PillBot 2.0.
Intuitive data highlights benefits of da Vinci robotic surgery across 7 oncologic procedures
The study found multiple benefits for surgery using Intuitive Surgical’s da Vinci robot compared with laparoscopic or open procedures.
Study finds both AR and robot-assisted surgeries enable high precision
The study included 212 adult spine surgery patients who had a total of 1,211 pedicle screws placed using either robotics or augmented reality.
Stereotaxis surgical robot gets regulatory nod in China
Stereotaxis said the approval marks a significant milestone as it expands access to the minimally invasive robotic technology in China.
SS Innovations completes its first robotic cardiac surgery in Indonesia
SS Innovations SSi Mantra system assisted with the procedure at the Harapan Kita National Cardiac Hospital in Jakarta.
GE HealthCare unveils new applications for mobile C-arm portfolio
GE HealthCare said complex pulmonary and thoracic procedures require precise intraoperative imaging systems.
Healthcare companion market offers new robotics opportunities
Healthcare applications for robots, from surgery to companionship, are growing for innovators and entrepreneurs, says Research Nester.
NYU Langone uses da Vinci Xi robotic system to perform double lung transplant
Surgeons at NYU Langone have performed a fully robotic double lung transplant with Intuitive Surgical’s da Vinci Xi.
Hoag medical center completes 30,000th robotic-assisted surgery
Hoag continues to be a destination for patients seeking robotic surgical care given its experience with Intuitive Surgical’s da Vinci.
EndoQuest Robotics submits IDE application for pivotal colorectal clinical study
EndoQuest Robotics says its Flexible Robotic Surgical System will enable minimally invasive surgery through a variety of natural orifices.