Cambridge Consultants has been demonstrating a tiny robot which is small enough to assist in eye surgery. (See vido below.)
The company says the “Axsis” robot heralds “the next wave of surgical robotics innovation.
Propelling surgical innovation to the next stage, product design and development firm Cambridge Consultants is showcasing Axsis – one of the smallest known robots for surgical use. With an external body the size of a drinks can and instruments only 1.8 millimetres in diameter, Axsis provides a glimpse into the future of surgical robotics. [Read more…] about Cambridge Consultants demonstrates tiny robot small enough to assist in eye operations