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Robeauté raises $28 million to develop neurosurgical micro-robots

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Robeauté, a medical technology startup developing neurosurgical micro-robots, has raised $28 million led by Plural, Cherry Ventures and Kindred Ventures.

Other investors including LocalGlobe, Think.Health and previous investors APEX Ventures participated, along with strategic investment from Brainlab.

The new funding will be used to continue developing the technology, starting human trials in 2026 and setting up US operations ahead of FDA approval and full go-to-market. [Read more…] about Robeauté raises $28 million to develop neurosurgical micro-robots

Surgical robotics startup Capstan Medical raises $110 million in new funding

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Capstan Medical, a developer of robotic enabled minimally invasive solutions to address heart valve disease, announced today its $110 million Series C to further advance its mission of bringing its innovative structural heart solution to patients.

The round was led by Eclipse, with participation from existing investors Yu Galaxy and Intuitive Ventures, and new investment from Gideon Strategic Partners.

Heart disease has remained the leading cause of death in America for over 100 years, claiming a life every 33 seconds. Today, there are more than 7 million people in the US with heart valve disease, a complex condition made up primarily of mitral and tricuspid valve disease. [Read more…] about Surgical robotics startup Capstan Medical raises $110 million in new funding

Robotics in Healthcare: From Surgical Assistants to Elderly Care

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Seeing technology as the most trending news topic has become routine for a long time now. However, with steady progress and developments made daily, the world is automating and finding new ways to innovate mundane ideas, be it in the health sector, education, finance, or manufacturing.

The intersection of robotics and healthcare is ushering in a new era of medical innovation, transforming how we approach patient care, surgical procedures, and elderly assistance. While healthcare robotics began as experimental tools, they have evolved into indispensable assets in the present day.

Early innovations only focused on simple automation. However, today’s systems integrate AI and precision engineering. This synergy enables robots to perform tasks once thought impossible. Let’s explore this in detail: [Read more…] about Robotics in Healthcare: From Surgical Assistants to Elderly Care

Distalmotion surgical robot used for first time in outpatients department

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Less than 30 days after receiving FDA De Novo marketing authorization, Distalmotion’s Dexter Surgical Robot has successfully treated the first US patients in an outpatient setting. Two adult inguinal hernia repairs were completed with Dexter on November 26.

Greg Roche, Distalmotion’s CEO, says: “With over 90 percent of inguinal hernia repairs in the US performed in outpatient and ambulatory surgical settings, there is a need for robotic solutions tailored to these environments.

“We are thrilled to demonstrate how Dexter can overcome the traditional barriers of cost, space, and workflow disruption in the outpatient setting, while delivering robotic excellence that elevates surgeon and patient care.” [Read more…] about Distalmotion surgical robot used for first time in outpatients department

US FDA grants authorization for Distalmotion surgical robot

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Distalmotion has been granted De Novo approval by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to market the Dexter Surgical Robot for adult inguinal hernia repair.

This significant milestone marks another step forward in Distalmotion’s mission to empower robotic surgery excellence by expanding access and improving care with robotic assisted surgery in the hospital outpatient and ambulatory surgery centers (ASC’s) where over 90 percent of inguinal hernia repairs are currently performed in the United States.

With more than 1,300 patients successfully treated in Europe, Distalmotion’s extensive experience has paved the way for bringing this innovation to the US market. [Read more…] about US FDA grants authorization for Distalmotion surgical robot

MMI completes ‘world’s first’ robotic pre-clinical study in neurosurgery with Symani robotic surgical system

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Medical Microinstruments, a robotics company dedicated to increasing treatment options and improving clinical outcomes for patients with complex conditions, says it has completed a preclinical study that demonstrated the feasibility of the Symani Surgical System in neurosurgical procedures.

Adnan Siddiqui, M.D., Ph.D., CEO and chief medical officer of the Jacobs Institute and Vice Chair and Professor of Neurosurgery in the Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, successfully repaired a blood vessel in the brain in an animal model using the Symani Surgical System, the first such robotic-assisted microsurgery demonstration in the brain.

Mark Toland, CEO of MMI, says: “Dr Siddiqui’s breakthrough demonstration showed the benefits of robotic precision and control when operating on brain tissue. [Read more…] about MMI completes ‘world’s first’ robotic pre-clinical study in neurosurgery with Symani robotic surgical system

MMI completes first Symani microsurgeries in the US following FDA authorization

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Medical Microinstruments, a robotic surgery company, has completed its first clinical cases in the United States using the Symani Surgical System.

Both robotic-assisted microsurgical procedures were performed at the Department of Orthopaedic Surgery at Penn Presbyterian Medical Center.

The historic first US procedures were reconstructive extremity microsurgeries. In one case, the team performed a “free bone transfer” procedure on a patient who suffered a traumatic injury; the procedure involved transferring a segment of bone and skin from their leg to a damaged bone in their forearm. [Read more…] about MMI completes first Symani microsurgeries in the US following FDA authorization

ForSight unveils robotic cataract surgery system

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The first-of-its-kind robotic cataract procedure on a porcine eye was presented at the 2024 ASCRS Annual Meeting, by Dr David F. Chang, a renowned cataract surgeon and past ASCRS president, marking the debut of this technology at a professional conference in April.

During his Charles D. Kelman Innovator Lecture, Dr Chang discussed his experience using ForSight Robotics’ ORYOMtm Surgical Robotics Platform to perform a complete, remote robotic cataract procedure.

He presented a video of the procedure and discussed the future potential for this groundbreaking technology. [Read more…] about ForSight unveils robotic cataract surgery system

Medical Microinstruments raises $110 million in Series C financing

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Medical Microinstruments (MMI), a robotics company dedicated to increasing treatment options and improving clinical outcomes for patients with complex conditions, has raised $110 million in Series C financing.

The round, led by Fidelity Management & Research Company, marks the largest ever investment in microsurgery innovation.

The funds will support commercialization of the Symani Surgical System in high-growth markets and continued investment in studies that generate clinical evidence and enable indication expansion. [Read more…] about Medical Microinstruments raises $110 million in Series C financing

Virtual Incision’s miniaturized surgical robot en route to International Space Station

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Virtual Incision, the developer of the MIRA Surgical System, says that spaceMIRA is currently in transit to the International Space Station.

The device is aboard a Northrop Grumman Cygnus cargo spacecraft carried by a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket.

The 2024 technology demonstration mission is driven by a grant awarded from the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) to the University of Nebraska through the Established Program to Competitive Research (EPSCoR) program. [Read more…] about Virtual Incision’s miniaturized surgical robot en route to International Space Station