In a world first, a completely robotic surgery and anesthesia has been performed at the McGill University Health Centre (MUHC). The DaVinci surgical robot, which lets surgeons work from remote locations, was put to work this summer, whereas the anesthesia robot, nicknamed McSleepy, has been providing automated anesthesia since 2008. The two combined to perform [...]

Accuray’s CEO, Euan Thomson, was interviewed on FOX to discuss the CyberKnife technology and its benefits. Click on the following link to watch the interview and product demonstration: CyberKnife, Robotic Radio Surgery For Cancer Treatment About CyberKnife: The CyberKnife Robotic Radiosurgery System is a non-invasive alternative to surgery for the treatment of both cancerous and non-cancerous tumors [...]

This is a very busy putty…NovaBone Products has announced the FDA approval of the NovaBone Putty MIS Delivery System designed for use in minimally invasive orthopedic procedures. According to the company, the NovaBone Putty MIS Delivery System delivers an osteoconductive matrix while signaling and stimulating osteoblastic activity to the orthopedic surgical site. The NovaBone MIS Delivery [...]

A number of new technologies and surgical techniques promise to “personalize” orthopedic operations such as hip and knee replacement, according to research to be presented at an educational program at Hospital for Special Surgery on October 15 and 16. During “Computer Assisted Orthopaedic Surgery: Review of Emerging Technologies,” prominent orthopedic researchers will discuss how innovative [...]

The EUREKA E! 3931 ASARP project has developed a small and cheap-to-build unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) intended to cut the cost of maritime search-and-rescue missions and reduce risks to material and human lives. The seaplane uses shape-changing technology to improve flight stability, enabling the plane to fly in severe weather conditions. The resulting craft has [...]

Interbots, Inc., a high-tech spin-off company associated with the Carnegie Mellon University Entertainment Technology Center has teamed up with the Autism Center of Pittsburgh to provide innovative robot-based therapy for children with autism. The program, “Character Therapy,” through the use of the Interbot robot “Popchilla” will test the ability of children with autism with limited or [...]

Best Medical International Inc. accuses Accuray Corp. of patent infringement and stealing trade secrets, alleging that four former employees took proprietary information with them when they joined Accuray. Best Medical International Inc. filed a lawsuit accusing Accuray Corp. (NSDQ:ARAY) of patent infringement and stealing trade secrets, after four of its former executives jumped ship for [...]

Stacey Berner, M.D., medical director of the Hand Center at Northwest Hospital in Randallstown, MD, has become the first surgeon in America to perform a revolutionary new robotic hand surgery. Berner utilized the Da Vinci Surgical System to perform a ultra precise surgery. This system is an alternative to traditional open surgery or conventional laparoscopy [...]

As physician-guided robots routinely operate on patients at most major hospitals, the next generation robot could eliminate a surprising element from that scenario — the doctor. Feasibility studies conducted by Duke University bioengineers have demonstrated that a robot — without any human assistance — can locate a man-made, or phantom, lesion in simulated human organs, [...]

Rex Bionics has launched Rex, a robotic exoskeleton consisting of a pair of robotic legs for wheelchair users, enabling them to stand up and walk. It can be used by anyone who can self-transfer and operate hand controls, with most users to-date having sustained spinal cord injury. Movement is controlled using a joystick and a [...]