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Self-Propelled Robotic Devices Utilize Surrounding Natural Environment as Source of Fuel

An advance in micromotor technology akin to the invention of cars that fuel themselves from the pavement or air, rather than gasoline or batteries, is opening the door to broad new medical and industrial uses for these tiny devices, scientists said here today. Their update on development of the motors — so small that thousands would fit inside this "o" — was part of the 245th National Meeting & Exposition of the American Chemical Society, the world's largest scientific society, being held here this week.

11 Apr 2013

Researchers Determine Software Bugs in Surgical Robots Using Theorem-Proving Techniques

Surgical robots could make some types of surgery safer and more effective, but proving that the software controlling these machines works as intended is problematic. Researchers at Carnegie Mellon University and the Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory have demonstrated that methods for reliably detecting software bugs and ultimately verifying software safety can be applied successfully to this breed of robot.

9 Apr 2013

Robotic Animals May Help Pediatric Patients Cope with Pain and Emotional Anxiety

Pet therapy can help patients cope with the pain, stress, and emotional effects of a serious illness, but access to a companion animal is not always possible. Robotic animals may offer the same benefits, as explored in a fascinating study presented in Cyberpsychology, Behavior, and Social Networking, a peer-reviewed journal from Mary Ann Liebert, Inc., publishers.

5 Apr 2013

The Heart and Vascular Center Bad Bevensen Experience Excellent Results with Magellan Robotic System

Hansen Medical, Inc., a global leader in intravascular robotics, today announced that the Heart and Vascular Center Bad Bevensen has performed the first successful cases with the Magellan™ Robotic System in Germany. These cases were performed by Dr. Thomas Nolte, Director Vascular Center, and Chief of Vascular Surgery and the Wound Center at the hospital.

From Auris Surgical Robotics Inc. 4 Apr 2013

NorDx Announces Acquisition of Sysmex XN-Series Automated Hematology Analyzers

NorDx, (Northern Diagnostic Laboratories), the largest reference laboratory in the state of Maine and a member of MaineHealth, today announces the acquisition of Sysmex® XN-Series Automated Hematology Analyzers. NorDx and MaineHealth are the first clinical laboratories in the country to acquire the new Sysmex XN-Series hematology analyzers.

4 Apr 2013

Health Robotics Announces Pharmacy Symposium Demonstration Events

Health Robotics today announced the already scheduled Pharmacy Symposium demonstrations [including private demos] of its world-leading Robots and IV Workflow solutions at the Amerinet 2013 Member Conference to be held May 19-22 in Orlando [FL]; the American Society of Health-System Pharmacists 2013 Summer Meeting to be organized June 1-5 in Minneapolis [MN]; and the Premier 2013 Breakthroughs Conference to be held June 11-14 in San Antonio [TX].

4 Apr 2013

Researchers Develop Telerobotic Platform for Accurate Diagnosis of Bladder Tumors

Although bladder cancer is the sixth most common form of cancer in the U.S. and the most expensive to treat, the basic method that doctors use to treat it hasn’t changed much in more than 70 years.

3 Apr 2013

Magellan Robotic System to be Showcased at Annual Charing Cross International Symposium

Hansen Medical, Inc., a global leader in intravascular robotics, today announced it will showcase its Magellan™ Robotic System at the 35th Annual Charing Cross International Symposium from April 6-9 in London. The Company will be exhibiting the Magellan Robotic System at Booth 628.

From Auris Surgical Robotics Inc. 2 Apr 2013

Hansen Medical Seeks 30 New Patents for Flexible Medical Robotics

Hansen Medical, Inc., a global leader in intravascular robotics, today announced that it has recently filed 30 new patent applications with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office relating to flexible medical robotics, based on research and development activities conducted by the Company.

From Auris Surgical Robotics Inc. 2 Apr 2013

Methodist Willowbrook Hospital Hosts Free Seminar on Robotic Hysterectomy

Members of the community are invited to attend a free seminar on Robotic Hysterectomy: A New Experience in Minimally Invasive Surgery hosted by Methodist Willowbrook Hospital.

29 Mar 2013