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An Industry Proudly Comes of Age at Boston Event Business conclaves are always an excellent barometer of the state of the industry they’re focused on. And the Robotics Trends RoboBusiness Leadership Summit 2011, held last week in Boston, was no exception. Optimism reigned supreme throughout the two-day event, reflecting a view that the robotics industry was now back and stronger than ever, following months of slowed performance brought on by the recession. |
Touch Bionics Innovates with New Bionic Hand
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Posted Mar 11, 2011; Article type: Industry analysis
The i-LIMB Pulse marks a significant advancement in the evolution of upper-limb bionic prosthetic devices.
The i-LIMB Pulse marks a significant advancement in the evolution of upper-limb bionic prosthetic devices.
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AMI Targets Touchscreens with Its Artifical Muscle Technology
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Posted Feb 15, 2011; Article type: Industry analysis
The company’s initial foray will be consumer electronics, smartphones, and industrial devices, but Artificial Muscle Inc. sees long-term potential for robots working in unpredictable environments.
The company’s initial foray will be consumer electronics, smartphones, and industrial devices, but Artificial Muscle Inc. sees long-term potential for robots working in unpredictable environments.
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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.
