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Creepy Not the Path to Commercialization Some observers described the Telenoid R1 communication robot as looking like a ghost. They were being charitable. Very charitable. |
What’s Up with Hansen Medical?
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Posted Mar 17, 2010; Article type: Industry analysis
A promising healthcare robotics firm stumbles on weak sales, lawsuits, and an earnings restatement.
A promising healthcare robotics firm stumbles on weak sales, lawsuits, and an earnings restatement.
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Touch Bionics Debuts Bionic Finger 
Posted Mar 3, 2010; Article type: Industry update
The company continues its upper-body market lead with ProDigits, the world’s first bionic fingers.
The company continues its upper-body market lead with ProDigits, the world’s first bionic fingers.
End of the Beginning for Intuitive Surgical in Japan
Posted Mar 3, 2010; Article type: Industry update
The company receives the long-awaited approval to market the da Vinci system, giving it a foothold in the world’s second largest medical devices market.
The company receives the long-awaited approval to market the da Vinci system, giving it a foothold in the world’s second largest medical devices market.
Myomo Inc
Article type: Business Brief
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Comprehensive Study Reveals Clinical and Business Benefits of Robotic Surgery
Posted Dec 1, 2009; Article type: Industry update
The largest and only multi-institutional study of robotics surgery indicates both patient care and institutional bottom-lines are improved compared with traditional techniques. That’s good news for those attempting to cost-justify capital expenditures for such systems, as well as for those seeking to exploit opportunities in the robotics surgery marketplace.
The largest and only multi-institutional study of robotics surgery indicates both patient care and institutional bottom-lines are improved compared with traditional techniques. That’s good news for those attempting to cost-justify capital expenditures for such systems, as well as for those seeking to exploit opportunities in the robotics surgery marketplace.
Robotic Rehabilitation Systems Market Paradox and What to Do About It
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Posted Sep 15, 2009; Article type: Industry analysis
The market penetration of commercial robotic rehabilitation systems has been minimal, despite the growing social need. Researchers and companies can proactively address the situation.
The market penetration of commercial robotic rehabilitation systems has been minimal, despite the growing social need. Researchers and companies can proactively address the situation.
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Touch Bionics
Article type: Business Brief
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Hansen Heart-Probe Gets Boost From Royal Philips X-ray Imaging
Posted Apr 13, 2009; Article type: Industry update
A new contract ensures better integration and packaging between the catheter-based probe and remote surgical equipment from Hansen Medical and the high-resolution x-ray imaging systems from Royal Philips.
A new contract ensures better integration and packaging between the catheter-based probe and remote surgical equipment from Hansen Medical and the high-resolution x-ray imaging systems from Royal Philips.
Maxon Motors Microdrives Certified as Surgical Implants
Posted Apr 13, 2009; Article type: Industry update
By passing the demanding ISO 13485 requirements, Maxon Motors’ was able to certify its microdrives are good enough for implantation in humans.
By passing the demanding ISO 13485 requirements, Maxon Motors’ was able to certify its microdrives are good enough for implantation in humans.
