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Robotic Prostheses Controlled via Neuromuscular Interfaces Become a Reality

For the first time, robotic prostheses controlled via implanted neuromuscular interfaces have become a clinical reality. A novel osseointegrated (bone-anchored) implant system gives patients new opportunities in their daily life and professional activities.

9 Oct 2014

New Report on Global Robotic Surgery Market

Research and Markets has announced the addition of the "Global Robotic Surgery Market Report: 2014 Edition" report to their offering.

8 Oct 2014

Aesynt Secures 80 New IV Automation Contracts in Six Months

Aesynt™, a leading provider of integrated pharmacy automation solutions for hospitals and health systems, announced today it has secured 80 new contracts for IV automation solutions, including 62 robots and 18 software solutions, in the six months since its acquisition of Health Robotics.

8 Oct 2014

IDWeek 2014: TRU-D SmartUVC to Highlight Ebola-Killing UVC Automated Disinfection Robot

TRU-D SmartUVC LLC will feature its Ebola-killing UVC automated disinfection robot at IDWeek 2014 in Philadelphia this week from October 8 to 12 at booth 826.

8 Oct 2014

Restoration Robotics Achieves Milestone Shipment of 100th ARTAS Robotic System

Restoration Robotics, Inc. announces a major milestone - the shipment of the 100th ARTAS® Robotic System to Hasson & Wong Aesthetic Hair Surgery in Vancouver, BC.

8 Oct 2014

Mazor Robotics Sells Five Renaissance Systems in Third Quarter 2014

Mazor Robotics Ltd., a developer of innovative guidance systems and complementary products, announced today that it sold five Renaissance systems in the third quarter which ended September 30, 2014. One of the five systems sold was a Renaissance system that included both the Spine and Brain modules.

From Medtronic 7 Oct 2014

Panasonic to Showcase Self-Reliance Support Robot at 41st Home Care and Rehabilitation Exhibition

Panasonic Corporation is taking part in the 41st Home Care and Rehabilitation Exhibition, H.C.R. 2014, which is being held at the Tokyo Big Sight from October 1 to 3, 2014.

6 Oct 2014

Boston Dynamics Selects Ekso Bionics to Execute DARPA Project

Ekso Bionics Holdings, Inc., a robotic exoskeleton company, announced today that it was selected by Boston Dynamics, now part of Google, to continue developing technologies for Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency's (DARPA's) Warrior Web Task A project. Ekso received a subcontract from Google for the project, in which Ekso Bionics will retain rights to its proprietary intellectual property.

6 Oct 2014

Robotic Exoskeleton Company, Ekso Bionics, Signs MoU with SoldierSocks

Ekso Bionics Holdings, Inc., a robotic exoskeleton company, announced today that it has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with SoldierSocks, a 501(c)(3) dedicated to working with veterans and veteran organizations. Over the next three years, SoldierSocks has established a goal of purchasing 80 Ekso GT™ robotic exoskeleton suits for VA Hospitals, organizations serving veterans, and eventually direct to veterans.

1 Oct 2014

FDA Clears Single-Site Wristed Needle Driver for da Vinci Si Surgical System

Intuitive Surgical, Inc. today announced that it has received U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) clearance for the Single-Site Wristed Needle Driver for use in single-incision surgery. This latest addition to the Single-Site suite of instruments has been cleared for use with the da Vinci Si Surgical System for minimally invasive removal of the uterus (hysterectomy), the ovaries and fallopian tubes for benign conditions, as well as removal of the gallbladder.

From Intuitive Surgical, Inc. 30 Sep 2014