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Doctors just completed two successful bone biopsies on children using an MRI-safe robot that eliminates radiation exposure. The breakthrough technology combines precision robotics with detailed imaging to make a scary procedure safer for young patients.
A surgical robot just earned FDA clearance to transform one of medicine's most important cancer screening tools. The Triton 1 System brings precision and comfort to colonoscopies, potentially saving more lives from colorectal cancer.
Surgeons in Hong Kong just completed the city's first robot-assisted pelvic fracture surgery, turning one of medicine's most dangerous procedures into a safer, gentler option for elderly patients. The breakthrough slashes blood loss from one liter to just a few tablespoons.
A surgeon-controlled robot has now completed 26 cataract surgeries without needing manual takeover, bringing precision robotics to one of the world's most common operations. The breakthrough could eventually help millions while keeping doctors fully in control.
New robotic therapy systems are helping stroke survivors rebuild movement faster through AI-powered exercises that can now happen at home. The technology is making personalized rehab accessible to patients who previously struggled to get consistent care.
A new robotic system could eliminate the thousands of dangerous feeding tube misplacements that happen each year in U.S. hospitals. ENvue Medical's breakthrough technology uses GPS-like navigation to guide tubes safely into place, protecting patients from life-threatening complications.
Two major Indian tech institutions are teaming up to make the country a global leader in medical robotics, bringing life-saving healthcare technology from research labs to hospital bedsides. The partnership could transform how millions access advanced medical care.
Swiss researchers built a wine cork-sized robot that preps teeth for crowns with digital precision, potentially cutting dental appointments down to just one visit. The device moves with your head so you don't have to stay perfectly still.
A surgeon-controlled humanoid robot named Surgie just completed its first live surgeries in a standard operating room, using ordinary surgical tools to remove gallbladders from pigs. This breakthrough could bring life-saving operations to remote communities that lack access to specialized surgical care.
A surgical robot called JASPER just performed the world's first fully robotic cataract surgery from start to finish, opening doors to help millions facing the leading cause of blindness. The breakthrough could train surgeons faster and bring sight-saving procedures to far more patients.
A robotics company celebrated 20 years by unveiling a surgical robot built specifically for operating rooms, not adapted from industrial machines. The lightweight arm could make advanced robotic surgery more accessible to hospitals everywhere.
Karnataka is spreading innovation wealth to smaller cities with $3.2 million in new programs supporting startups, medical robotics, and university partnerships. The move aims to create tech opportunities across the entire state, not just the capital.