Andy Choi

Articles from Andy

Robotic Surgical Methods Enhance Prostate Surgery Success

A rare occurrence of failure of the robotic surgical system at the Asian Heart Institute in Mumbai resulted in halting the prostate surgery proceedings.

19 Dec 2011

Automated Cervical Cancer Screening System from Hologic Gets FDA Approval

FDA has approved Cervista High Throughput Automation (HTA), a cervical cancer screening kit from Hologic. Hologic is a manufacturer and supplier of premium diagnostic and surgical products and medical imaging systems that specifically cater to the medical needs of women.

17 Dec 2011

Pick and Place Automated Unit from Schunk Best Suited for High Speed Assembly Applications

Schunk has introduced a quick Pick and Place Unit, PPU-E30, which does not require any sensitive moving motor cables. The device is capable of working at high speed cycle rates with accuracies of 0.01 mm. Its speed is suited for assembly operations that deal with placing small components.

17 Dec 2011

Mantaro Introduces MantaroBot to TelePresence Robot Product Line

Mantaro has introduced the MantaroBot TeleMe robot to its TelePresence Robot product line up. The TeleMe has been designed to support Apple iPad2, Apple iPhone 4/4S and Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1 for use as the head of the telepresence robot.

17 Dec 2011

Robotic Assistance in Stroke Rehabilitation Therapy Promise Long Term Benefits for Patients

A recent study conducted by the American Heart Association on Stroke Rehabilitation revealed that robotic assistance in stroke rehabilitation provided long term benefits for the patients.

17 Dec 2011

Aurora Flight Sciences Signs Contract with Air Force Research Lab for Supply of Skate SUAS

Aurora Flight Sciences has won the supply contract for the specialized Skate small unmanned aerial system (SUAS) from the Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL).

17 Dec 2011

Surgical Team at USMD Hospital Implement Fluorescence Imaging Techniques for Robotic Surgery

Surgeons at the USMD Hospital have used florescence imaging techniques for the first time while performing robotic kidney surgery. Using this technique, provides superior view of the anatomy being operated.

16 Dec 2011

Automatic Window Cleaning Robot Available in UK and Ireland

Windoro, an automated window cleaning robot, which was released at IFA, is now available for sale in the United Kingdom and Ireland. After its launch at IFA in Berlin last year Windoro has received encouraging response from users and has also been voted as the best Product at IFA.

16 Dec 2011

Berger Health Systems Installs AutoCarousel HD from Talyst for Pharmacy Automation

Berger Health System has chosen to upgrade its systems by installing the AutoCarousel HD from Talyst for improving the pharmacy operation. Along with the AutoCarousel HD, Berger will be implementing AutoPharm, Autopack and AutoLabel in order to bring down the medication errors and to improve the safety of the patients.

16 Dec 2011

First Lego Robotics League Competition for Alderwood Boys and Girls Sponsored by SEMclix

SEMclixwas the sponsor for the Alderwood Boys and Girls Club Lego Robotics team. The team, which is called Radical Red Robots had participated in the First Lego League 2011 which was held at Lynwood, WA. A total of 29 teams had taken part in the competition having students whose ages ranged between nine and fourteen.

16 Dec 2011