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Eyes for Robotic Ankle

Mo Rastgaar is poised to take a giant step forward in the development of a better prosthetic ankle

28 Feb 2015

Ephraim McDowell Regional Medical Center Acquires Germ-Zapping Robot

Ephraim McDowell Regional Medical Center (EMRMC) is taking a leading role among Kentucky hospitals with the purchase of a germ-zapping robot. The Xenex robot is capable of moving throughout the hospital destroying highly contagious germs such as MRSA, C.diff, and even the Ebola virus. This investment in patient safety and care has been funded through the generosity of the Ephraim McDowell Health Care Foundation.

28 Feb 2015

First Magellan Robotic Clinical Procedures Successfully Completed in the Middle East

Hansen Medical®, Inc., a global leader in intravascular robotics, today announced the completion of the first clinical procedures with the Magellan Robotic System in the Middle East.

From Auris Surgical Robotics Inc. 27 Feb 2015

Germ-Zapping Robots Producer, Xenex, Becomes Member of NPSF Patient Safety Coalition

The National Patient Safety Foundation (NPSF), a central voice for patient safety since 1997, recently welcomed Xenex Disinfection Services as a member of the NPSF Patient Safety Coalition.

26 Feb 2015

Corindus Vascular Robotics Initiates Clinical Trial of CorPath System in Peripheral Vascular Interventions

Corindus Vascular Robotics, Inc., a leading developer of precision vascular robotics, announced today that it has initiated a clinical trial of its CorPath System in peripheral vascular interventions.

26 Feb 2015

Bionic Reconstruction Enables Three Austrian Men to Use Robotic Hand Controlled by Their Mind

Three Austrian men have become the first in the world to undergo a new technique called "bionic reconstruction", enabling them to use a robotic prosthetic hand controlled by their mind, according to new research published in The Lancet. All three men suffered for many years with brachial plexus injuries and poor hand function as a result of motor vehicle and climbing accidents.

25 Feb 2015

EPSRC Funding to Three Projects Focusing on Robotic Trousers, Prosthetic Hands, and Biosensors

A prosthetic hand controlled by the nervous system, robotic clothing to help people with walking, and biosensors to monitor how patients use equipment or exercise during rehabilitation are the focus of three research projects awarded £5.3 million by the Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC).

25 Feb 2015

Forecast Report on Robotics in Healthcare Market

Where's the robotics in healthcare market heading? Visiongain's brand new report shows you potential revenues and volume sales to 2025, assessing data, trends, opportunities and prospects there.

23 Feb 2015

William Beaumont Army Medical Center Acquires L-Vira Xenex Germ-Zapping Robot

Standing 5 feet 2 inches tall, William Beaumont Army Medical Center’s newest staff asset doesn’t initially have a commanding presence. It is the L-Vira Xenex Germ-Zapping Robot. However, after five minutes, its impact has the potential to save countless lives around the world.

23 Feb 2015

Steady Advances in Robotics to Help Restore Human Physical Capabilities

Improvements in robotics are being made at a steady pace, promising progress particularly in technologies to help restore human physical capabilities.

19 Feb 2015