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MMI enrolls first patient in landmark US study advancing robotic microsurgery

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Medical Microinstruments (MMI) has announced that the first patient has been enrolled in its PRECISE clinical study, a landmark US trial designed to evaluate robotic precision in complex reconstructive microsurgery.

The PRECISE study – described as the largest prospective, multi-center clinical trial in the US focused on robotic-assisted microsurgery – will assess MMI’s Symani Surgical System in free tissue transfer and lymphatic repair procedures across up to 455 patients at leading cancer centers.

The first case was completed at a nonprofit academic healthcare organization in Los Angeles, marking a major milestone for both the field and MMI’s mission to bring robotic precision to delicate open surgical procedures. [Read more…] about MMI enrolls first patient in landmark US study advancing robotic microsurgery

Cleaning and sanitation robots: The new standard in hygiene

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When the Covid-19 pandemic swept across the world in 2020, few sectors changed as visibly as cleaning and disinfection. Overnight, hygiene became a matter of public infrastructure rather than private preference.

The sight of robots quietly gliding through airports, malls and hospitals, emitting UV light or spraying disinfectant, once a novelty, became a symbol of safety and reassurance.

Five years on, these machines are no longer temporary solutions. Cleaning and sanitation robots have evolved from emergency measures to permanent fixtures in the global automation landscape – part of a new baseline for public hygiene and operational efficiency. [Read more…] about Cleaning and sanitation robots: The new standard in hygiene

Best Technologies for Senior Safety at Home

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Most household injuries for older adults happen in familiar rooms when routines slip. Small gaps in attention can turn into falls, burns, or missed pills.

Medical alert wearables remain the backbone for rapid help. Modern devices add GPS, fall detection, and two way voice so help is one press away.

Brands like Life Assure focus on simple setup, nationwide coverage in Canada, and no long contracts, which matters for families that want reliable support without a complex install. [Read more…] about Best Technologies for Senior Safety at Home

Interview with co-founder of ForSight Robotics: ‘Cataract prevalence is expected to double by 2050’

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When most people think of robotic surgery, they picture large machines assisting with major operations, but ForSight Robotics is applying that same precision to one of the smallest and most delicate parts of the human body: the eye.

Founded in 2020 by Dr Joseph Nathan, Professor Moshe Shoham, and Dr Daniel Glozman, ForSight Robotics is developing Oryom, the world’s first robotic system designed specifically for eye surgery.

The platform aims to perform complex procedures such as cataract removal with micron-level precision, using robotic instruments controlled through AI and advanced computer vision. [Read more…] about Interview with co-founder of ForSight Robotics: ‘Cataract prevalence is expected to double by 2050’

Healthcare support robots: Assisting patients and medical staff

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Healthcare systems around the world are under increasing strain. Ageing populations, rising patient numbers, and chronic staff shortages mean hospitals and care homes are looking for ways to deliver more care with fewer resources.

Against this backdrop, robots are emerging as valuable assistants – not to replace doctors and nurses, but to take on physically demanding, repetitive, or high-risk tasks.

This article is not about surgical robots – the machines that perform operations in operating theatres. Those are a different category and will be covered separately. [Read more…] about Healthcare support robots: Assisting patients and medical staff

Aramark and RoboEatz launch ‘round-the-clock’ robotic meal service for healthcare staff

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Nurses, doctors, hospital staff, and visitors often have few overnight dining options to keep them going in the wee hours.

To meet this need, Aramark has strategically invested in RoboEatz’s Autonomous Robotic Kitchen (ARK) technology, with ABB Robotics and WellSpan Health, to deliver high-quality, customizable meals at any time, for any shift, and for any dietary need.

Bart Kaericher, president and CEO of Aramark Healthcare+, says: “We are impressed with the performance of this technology in our pilot testing and excited to begin offering it to our hospital partners. [Read more…] about Aramark and RoboEatz launch ‘round-the-clock’ robotic meal service for healthcare staff

Aethon partners with Oracle to integrate cloud data processing into its robots

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Aethon, the robotics unit of ST Engineering, has partnered with Oracle to deliver an integrated solution that automates and unifies hospital inventory transport and management, creating an intelligent approach to managing supplies that helps hospitals enhance operational efficiency.

Through integrating Aethon’s autonomous mobile robots (AMRs) and vision-based logistics control with Oracle Fusion Cloud Advanced Inventory Management which is part of Oracle Cloud Supply Chain & Manufacturing (SCM), hospitals deploying the AMRs can now seamlessly connect material transport with digital inventory and supply chain systems and workflows.

The integration links Oracle’s inventory picking process directly to Aethon’s AMR and vision system, enabling automatic material pickup and delivery and closes the loop with delivery status updates and final inventory location within the Oracle system for real-time visibility and accuracy. [Read more…] about Aethon partners with Oracle to integrate cloud data processing into its robots

BD and Henry Ford Health launch pharmacy automation partnership in Michigan

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BD (Becton, Dickinson and Company), a medical technology company, has agreed a pharmacy automation partnership with Henry Ford Health to develop the health system pharmacy of the future, with an initial focus on a robotic solution that will enable patients to pick up select prescriptions at their convenience – 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

Through this first-of-its-kind collaboration in the US, BD and Henry Ford Health will develop multiple applications of the BD Rowa Vmax, a sophisticated pharmacy automation robot.

The first deployment will enhance the prescription retrieval processes at Henry Ford Health’s hospital-based community pharmacies in Southeast and Central Michigan as part of their ongoing commitment to innovation and patient-centered care. [Read more…] about BD and Henry Ford Health launch pharmacy automation partnership in Michigan

Swisslog Healthcare partners with Diligent Robotics to enhance hospital logistics

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Swisslog Healthcare, a supplier in transport and pharmacy automation solutions, has formed a strategic alliance with Diligent Robotics to bring autonomous last-mile delivery robots to hospitals across the United States.

This cooperative partnership extends Swisslog Healthcare’s suite of automation offerings, complementing its existing solutions with Diligent Robotics’ innovative autonomous mobile manipulation robots (AMMRs).

The collaboration aims to streamline workflows, automate tasks, and empower hospital pharmacies to elevate patient care. [Read more…] about Swisslog Healthcare partners with Diligent Robotics to enhance hospital logistics

Mendaera undertakes first surgical procedures with Focalist handheld robotic system

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Mendaera, a healthcare technology company developing next-generation robotics technology to simplify ultrasound-guided needle procedures, today announced the world’s first procedures performed with the Focalist handheld robotic system.

Urologist Karen Stern, MD, (Mayo Clinic Arizona) successfully used Focalist to achieve precise kidney access during percutaneous nephrolithotomy (PCNL), the gold standard treatment for large kidney stones.

Dr Stern presented the milestone procedures at the World Conference on Endourology and Uro-Technology (WCET), a prestigious global meeting for surgeons advancing minimally invasive kidney stone treatment. [Read more…] about Mendaera undertakes first surgical procedures with Focalist handheld robotic system