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Expert coverage of surgical and medical robotics research and industry developments
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Blog•Feb 27, 2026
Friday Fun
Manufacturers are increasingly rolling out their own RAMIS (Rapid Automated Manufacturing Integration Systems) platforms, intensifying competition in the industrial automation sector. The surge reflects a broader shift toward modular, AI‑enabled production lines that promise higher efficiency and lower downtime. Vendors are racing to differentiate features, pricing, and ecosystem support as customers seek flexible integration solutions. Industry observers note that this wave could reshape supply‑chain dynamics and accelerate standard‑setting efforts.
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Blog•Feb 22, 2026
Flickstop
NVIDIA has introduced the SimReady Medical Assets library, a collection of high‑fidelity virtual models designed to train surgical robots across a range of procedures. The assets simulate realistic tissue behavior, instrument interaction, and operating‑room environments, allowing AI algorithms to practice...
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Blog•Feb 18, 2026
Video Wednesday
On November 20, 2020, Verb and Johnson & Johnson unveiled OTTAVA, a six‑armed robotic platform designed for minimally invasive surgery. The system integrates AI‑driven vision, haptic feedback, and modular tooling to automate complex suturing and tissue manipulation. Early trials report a 30%...
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Blog•Feb 16, 2026
CIS News
The latest CIS roundup highlights a wave of surgical robotics announcements, including Medtronic’s Hugo platform positioned as an alternative for surgeons and FDA clearance for its Stealth AXiS navigation system. Stryker introduced the Mako Handheld Robotics system alongside the launch...
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Blog•Feb 16, 2026
Article Intro - Console-Free Control for the Da Vinci
Researchers at Politecnico di Milano have demonstrated a console‑free mixed‑reality teleoperation system for the da Vinci Research Kit, leveraging Microsoft HoloLens 2 to control the robot via hand gestures, head tracking, and speech. The prototype was tested on camera navigation and...
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Blog•Feb 15, 2026
Flickstop
On February 15, 2026, a blog post announced the first deployment of the Toumai robotic surgery system at Orsi Academy. The post features an image of a surgeon in blue scrubs operating the robot from a console, underscoring the hands‑on...
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Blog•Feb 13, 2026
Medical Robotics Investments - Perspectives
The medical robotics sector is witnessing a wave of mega‑valuations, with more than 30 startups now worth over $1 billion. A standout example is CMR Surgical, whose projected market cap could soar from $3 billion in 2025 to $300 billion by 2050. Venture...
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Blog•Feb 13, 2026
Number of the Day - 230 Units Preordered
MicroPort MedBot’s Toumai surgical robot has surpassed 100 commercial installations worldwide and accumulated more than 160 orders, with 230 units now preordered. The system is deployed across top Chinese hospitals and in over 40 countries, reinforcing the company’s global footprint....
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Blog•Feb 9, 2026
CIS News
The CIS region’s medical robotics landscape is heating up, highlighted by Kazakhstan’s launch of the MISSO robot for orthopedic care and Intuitive Surgical’s Da Vinci 5 receiving FDA clearance for cardiac procedures. Robocath announced its first‑in‑human study of a next‑generation coronary robot,...
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Blog•Feb 8, 2026
Flickstop
A recent BMJ article outlines a comprehensive telesurgery architecture comprising robot, telecommunication, and teleconference subsystems. The design employs a dedicated line with a backup path to link the surgeon console and patient cart, while a secondary console resides in the...
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Blog•Feb 6, 2026
Friday Fun
Researchers at Samsung Medical Center, led by Namkee Oh, announced a breakthrough in surgical robotics by integrating a bimanual mobile robot into minimally invasive procedures. In partnership with Minho Hwang and Rainbow Robotics, the team successfully implemented a virtual remote...
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Blog•Feb 4, 2026
Video Wednesday
Johnson & Johnson’s Verb Surgical unveiled OTTAVA, a six‑armed robotic platform designed for minimally invasive procedures. The system integrates advanced imaging, AI‑driven guidance, and modular instrument arms to enhance surgeon precision. OTTAVA targets complex abdominal and thoracic surgeries, promising reduced...
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Blog•Feb 2, 2026
Article Intro - JHU Eye Robot
A team from Johns Hopkins has demonstrated an autonomous retinal vein cannulation (RVC) system that combines two Steady‑Hand Eye Robots with deep‑learning vision models. The workflow uses three convolutional neural networks to guide a 100‑µm needle and a medical spatula...
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Blog•Feb 1, 2026
Number of the Day - 13-15% Growth
Intuitive Surgical projects worldwide da Vinci surgical system procedures to grow 13‑15% in 2026, a slowdown from the 18% growth recorded in 2025. The forecast was disclosed in the company’s fourth‑quarter earnings release and outlines the full‑year outlook. Despite the...
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