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WellSpan Health unveils ‘first-of-its-kind full-service robotic kitchen’

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WellSpan Health has launched its Fresh Take Eatery, a brand-new robotic dining system at WellSpan York Hospital. The AI-powered kitchen expands access to hot, healthy food choices for patients and team members at WellSpan York Hospital, offering 24/7, on-demand food service and ensuring fresh meal availability regardless of time of day.

Roxanna Gapstur, PhD, RN, president and CEO, WellSpan Health, says: “At WellSpan, our commitment to adopting new innovative approaches stretches beyond clinical care to benefit our visitor and team member experience. The launch of Fresh Take Eatery exemplifies our human-centered approach to solving operational challenges.

“As early adopters of technology to support the strategy of exceptional health care and personalized service, WellSpan is leading the way and living the legacy of innovation embedded in our community’s DNA, making this launch a natural evolution of our region’s technological heritage.” [Read more…] about WellSpan Health unveils ‘first-of-its-kind full-service robotic kitchen’

SS Innovations completes $18.6 million private placement to support growth initiatives

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SS Innovations International, a developer of innovative surgical robotic technologies, has completed a private placement of its common stock which generated approximately $18.6 million in gross proceeds, before deducting offering expenses.

In the offering, the company offered and sold a total of 5,774,839 shares of common stock consisting of:

  • an aggregate of 1,300,006 shares of common stock at an average price of $4 per share, or a total of approximately $5.2 million, to Dr Sudhir Srivastava, chairman and CEO ($2 million), Dr Frederic H. Moll, vice-chairman ($2 million), and Tim Adams, a director ($1.197 million); and
  • an aggregate of 4,474,833 shares of common stock at $3 per share, or a total of approximately $13.4 million, to existing and new investors, led by Manipal Global Health Services, an existing shareholder.

SS Innovations intends to use the net proceeds from this financing for working capital and other general corporate purposes, including advancing the Company’s global expansion efforts. [Read more…] about SS Innovations completes $18.6 million private placement to support growth initiatives

German technology company CorTec implants second human with its brain-computer interface

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Second implantation at Harborview Medical Center in Seattle marks continued progress in the FDA-approved study informed by promising results from the first participant.

CorTec, a pioneer in active implantable medical technologies, has announced the “successful second implantation” of its proprietary Brain-Computer Interface (BCI) system, the Brain Interchange, in an FDA‑approved clinical trial involving stroke patients at Harborview Medical Center, a major site of UW Medicine.

The implantation follows encouraging neurological gains observed in the study’s first participant, whose rehabilitation progress has strengthened confidence in CorTec’s fully implantable platform for stroke recovery.

This represents another key milestone in the joint effort to evaluate CorTec’s fully implantable closed-loop BCI platform, developed and manufactured entirely in Germany, for therapeutic applications in neurological disorders. [Read more…] about German technology company CorTec implants second human with its brain-computer interface

A Guide to the Most Effective Treatment Options for Addiction Recovery

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Addiction recovery requires a thoughtful approach supported by structured care, evidence-based methods, and a safe environment that promotes steady progress.

Each person entering treatment brings unique experiences, challenges, and goals, which means the most effective path forward must reflect those needs. With the right combination of services, individuals gain clarity, stability, and the skills needed for long-term change.

Individuals can explore comprehensive treatment programs offered through centers such as Renew Health alcohol and drug rehab to understand how different options address substance dependence from multiple angles. This guide outlines the most effective treatment approaches and explains how each one strengthens the recovery journey. [Read more…] about A Guide to the Most Effective Treatment Options for Addiction Recovery

The Role of Technology in Modern Assisted Living Communities

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While technology has changed the way we live our lives, innovations are pushing much-needed improvements into the assisted living community. These developments raise the comfort, safety, and quality of life. These tools influence care for older people. In an aging community, the demand for tech-assisted care continues to grow.  [Read more…] about The Role of Technology in Modern Assisted Living Communities

Ensuring Safe and Compliant Deployment of Medical Robotics

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Medical robotics is not just a futuristic idea today. That’s why you now witness many robotic systems assisting surgeons, helping with rehab therapy, and automating hospital tasks, all over the world. As tech adoption continues to rise, regulatory pressure and liability risks also increase.

So, if you wish to deploy medical robotics, you need a clear strategy that protects patients, meets compliance standards, and strengthens operational safety from the get-go. [Read more…] about Ensuring Safe and Compliant Deployment of Medical Robotics

Cognibotics helps advance motion layer for AI-guided surgical robotics in CAISA

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Cognibotics is contributing its motion software to the Vinnova-funded CAISA (Collaborative Artificial Intelligent Surgical Assistant) project as it enters the demonstrator phase.

In CAISA, Cognibotics provides the motion layer between AI-based perception and path planning modules.

In contrast to using the standard robot controller, Cognibotics solution enables the robot to be commanded in different ways as AI and planning modules require – supporting consistent, maintainable, yet dynamic instrument handling in a non-clinical paediatric heart surgery research testbed. [Read more…] about Cognibotics helps advance motion layer for AI-guided surgical robotics in CAISA

ABB showcases the future of lab automation at SLAS 2026

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ABB Robotics is demonstrating what it describes as “the next leap in automated laboratory workflows”, showcasing how AI-powered, Autonomous Versatile Robotics (AVRTM) can deliver higher throughput, improved reproducibility and seamless multi-vendor connectivity.

ABB Robotics is at Booth #2027 at the ongoing Society for Laboratory Automation and Screening (SLAS) 2026 International Conference & Exhibition, February 7-11 at the Thomas Michael Menino Convention & Exhibition Center in Boston.

Jose-Manuel Collados, service robotics product line manager at ABB Robotics, says: “Laboratories worldwide are moving from isolated automation pilots to fully connected, AI-ready operations. [Read more…] about ABB showcases the future of lab automation at SLAS 2026

4 Spill Detection Tools to Prevent Workplace Falls

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Slippery floors in industrial settings like plants, warehouses and distribution centers are a common source of workplace injuries that could easily be avoided.

Spills happen fast and often aren’t realized until someone is already on the ground. Modern spill detection systems are intended to promote early detection of spills, give a faster alert, and reduce reliance on visual inspections. [Read more…] about 4 Spill Detection Tools to Prevent Workplace Falls

Opentrons accelerates enablement of AI-based laboratory robotics with Nvidia

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Opentrons Labworks, a laboratory robotics company enabling AI-driven autonomous science, is accelerating the development and deployment of physical AI-enabled laboratory robotics with Nvidia.

Through this integration, Opentrons is using Nvidia Isaac and Nvidia Cosmos platforms to develop training data for physical AI models purpose-built for laboratory environments.

Opentrons delivers a unique set of real-world assets, including a global fleet of more than 10,000 deployed robotic systems across leading research universities and biopharma companies, as well as deep experimental expertise spanning both Opentrons platforms and a wide range of third-party laboratory instruments. [Read more…] about Opentrons accelerates enablement of AI-based laboratory robotics with Nvidia