maxon’s portfolio now includes 15 different actuators divided into two families: High Efficiency Joints and High Precision Joints.
Webinar: Learn about motion control for healthcare robotics applications
Healthcare robotics, particularly surgical systems, have stringent motion control demands, and experts will review the latest options.
BlackBerry and AMD partner to reduce latency in robotics
BlackBerry and Advanced Micro Devices said they plan to address the need for ‘hard’ real-time capabilities in robotics-focused hardware.
Collaborative Robotics raises $100M in Series B for mysterious mobile manipulator
Collaborative Robotics has raised $100M to commercialize its cobot, starting with automating warehouse operations.
5 things that could shape surgical robotics in the next decade
Surgical robots are gaining popularity due to AI adoption, remote control, and startup competition, with 2024 expected to be a significant year for the sector.
AMD releases Versal Gen 2 to improve support for embedded AI, edge processing
The first devices in AMD Versal Series 2 target high-efficiency for AI Engines, and Subaru is one of its first customers.
Karl Storz enters talks to acquire surgical robot developer Asensus Surgical
The agreement enables Karl Storz to engage in diligence and negotiations over a potential acquisition of Asensus Surgical.
Ceramic bearings bring high speeds, low noise to medical devices
Chris Johnson, managing director at SMB Bearings, explains the potential advantages of ceramic high-precision bearings.
Medtronic to explore the future of robotic surgery at Robotics Summit
At the Robotics Summit & Expo, Medtronic VP Rajit Kamal will discuss the intersection of people and technology for the future of surgery.
Stealthy startup Mendaera is developing a fist-sized medical robot with Dr. Fred Moll’s support
Mendaera is working on medical technology that combines robotics, AI, and real-time imaging in a compact device.
The Intuitive da Vinci 5’s top design changes: ‘This is groundbreaking for robotic surgery’
Intuitive Surgical’s da Vinci 5 has more than 150 design enhancements and innovations since the company’s fourth-generation systems.
Titan Medical enters merger with Conavi Medical
The companies aim to combine in an all-stock transaction, focusing on commercializing Conavi’s Novasight Hybrid system.
Intuitive secures FDA clearance for da Vinci 5 surgical robot
Intuitive Surgical has received FDA 510(k) clearance for its next-generation da Vinci 5 surgical robotics system.
ABB expands robot production and training in Auburn Hills, Mich.
ABB said its updated U.S. headquarters will support customers in packaging and logistics, food and beverage, construction, healthcare, and electric vehicles.
Virtual Incision wins FDA nod for miniature MIRA surgical robot for use in colectomies
MIRA went through the FDA’s de novo classification process, with findings based on an investigational device exemption (IDE) study.
Researchers develop interface for quadriplegics to control robots
Head-Worn Assistive Device impresses expert evaluator Henry Evans during a trial to control Hello Robot’s Stretch mobile manipulator.
Researchers debut TWIN lower limb exoskeleton
TWIN is a motorized exoskeleton designed to be customized to enhance the physical abilities of each wearer.
FDA clears ROSA Shoulder robotic surgery system from Zimmer Biomet
ROSA Shoulder joins Zimmer Biomet’s Robotic Surgical Assistant portfolio, which includes ROSA Knee and ROSA Hip.
New Wyss project aims to control exosuit with brain signals
The Wyss Center’s Synapsuit project aims to develop high-performance algorithms that decode complex brain signals.
Medical Microinstruments raises $110M to support surgical robot
Medical Microinstruments said in a news release that it marks the largest-ever investment in microsurgery innovation.
RoboGuide robot dog uses AI to assist the visually impaired
Technologies such as RoboGuide could enable people with visual impairments to more fully navigate and interact with the world.
Surgical robots don’t improve knee surgery revision rates, study says
An analysis of American Joint Replacement Registry data found that revision rates were similar in conventional and surgical robot knee procedures.