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Indian hospital launches ‘world’s first’ fully active robotic knee replacement system

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Sakra World Hospital, one of the leading healthcare providers in Bengaluru and India’s first FDI (foreign direct investment) hospital, now boasts of the country’s first, one of a kind healthcare breakthrough – advanced robotic knee replacement technology that is set to empower the orthopaedic surgeons to plan the knee replacement days before they enter the operation theatre to actually conduct the procedure.

The “Cuvis Joint” is claimed to be “the world’s first fully active robotic knee replacement system” which is now making knee replacement surgeries “more accurate, transparent and hassle-free” in Sakra World Hospital and comes as a “bliss” for those suffering from severe arthritis, says Sakra.

Manufactured by Curexo, a South Korean firm and marketed and sold by Meril Healthcare in India and known for its unique and autonomous nature of functioning, Cuvis Joint was launched by BS Yediyurappa, Chief Minister of Karnataka and Dr Shivaraj Kumar, popular Kannada film actor. [Read more…] about Indian hospital launches ‘world’s first’ fully active robotic knee replacement system

Kuka introduces robot that can be your personal trainer

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Kuka has unveiled a robot that can be a personal trainer which could provide highly personalised training for elite athletes. (See video below.)

But the company says the expensive-looking system can also be used by ordinary people, even if they’re not top athletes.

The company calls the system “RoboGym” and describes it as a “revolutionary” training system that is “not just for top athletes”. [Read more…] about Kuka introduces robot that can be your personal trainer

ams and Senova inaugurate production line for Covid-19 antibody digital rapid tests

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ams (SIX: AMS), a leading worldwide supplier of high performance sensor solutions, and Senova, a manufacturer of in-vitro diagnostic medical devices based in Germany, has announced that they have successfully opened a production line for lateral flow tests which will be used to detect antibodies from the Covid-19 (SARS-CoV-2) virus. In Weimar, Thuringia, and under strict Covid-19 social distancing, ams and Senova opened the line and congratulated the teams who worked hard to bring the idea to production in less than nine months. [Read more…] about ams and Senova inaugurate production line for Covid-19 antibody digital rapid tests

Need for Lean Six Sigma practitioners to be conversant in RPA

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Humans are prone to exhaustion and errors when subjected to monotonous work.

Automation of such tasks will free the employees from the drudgery of repetitive tasks and they can handle more creative and strategic responsibilities in their reclaimed time.

RPA makes this possible. Organizations are trying to aggressively implement RPA in their middle and back offices. [Read more…] about Need for Lean Six Sigma practitioners to be conversant in RPA

Think Surgical receives FDA clearance for new robot

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Think Surgical has received clearance from the US Food and Drug Administration for its second-generation “active robot”.

Think Surgical is an innovator in the field of orthopedic active robot surgery, and says the FDA has cleared the its robotic system called TSolution One Total Knee Application.

The system features an active robot for total knee replacement, providing fully automated bone preparation, and gives surgeons a choice of implant options. [Read more…] about Think Surgical receives FDA clearance for new robot

Hygiene Practices for if Your Factory Handles Food

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The risk of contamination is something to be taken incredibly seriously in food and beverage industries, and especially so in the current pandemic.

The focus on keeping hygiene levels of your employees and equipment must be kept to the highest standards.

The advice in this article discusses how to decrease the risk of contamination in ingestible products to its lowest potential. [Read more…] about Hygiene Practices for if Your Factory Handles Food

MMI Micro launches ‘world’s smallest-wristed’ surgical instruments

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MMI Micro, an Italian company specialised in improving clinical outcomes for patients undergoing microsurgery, has launched what it claims is “the world’s smallest wristed surgical instruments”.

The company’s system has been awarded the CE Mark, a standard in Europe, and it has already completed the first human use of its Symani Surgical System for open microsurgical procedures.

The first four robotic surgeries were successfully performed in Florence, Italy, including three complex, post-traumatic lower limb reconstructions as well as a post-oncological reconstruction of the pharynx. [Read more…] about MMI Micro launches ‘world’s smallest-wristed’ surgical instruments

Robots help fight the war against infectious disease

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The threat of the spread of viruses is not something new, but the recent COVID-19 pandemic has sparked many responses, socially, medically, and technologically.

Managers of large, public buildings are under increasing pressure to disinfect ‘high-touch’ areas more deeply, often, due to the virus, with minimum staffing levels.

The need to do more to stop the spread of viruses in these busy public spaces led to two companies that are leaders in their fields combining forces to produce a new, highly capable, “mini UVC” robot for the safe, autonomous disinfection of public buildings. [Read more…] about Robots help fight the war against infectious disease

Brain Corp adds new capabilities to its OS for robots

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Brain Corp, a San Diego-based AI for robotics company, has launched its new user experience (UX) design and reporting capabilities for autonomous mobile robots.

The software enhancements are designed to optimize usage of BrainOS-powered robots for different types of users – from a robot operator to management personnel – on a global basis.

They also include powerful new software features for BrainOS-enabled robotic scrubbers that deliver improved cleaning efficiency and flexibility for commercial locations. [Read more…] about Brain Corp adds new capabilities to its OS for robots