INNOVATION
Robotics for health Market leaders in enabled technologies for healthcare
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ROBOTIC ARMS
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The Medineering Positioning Arm is a robotic arm from Medineering for use in medical facilities. Connecting robot, control unit and power source, and featuring a Mechatronic interface for
KARL STORZ OR1® operating
rooms provide centralised control of systems and equipment
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attachment of compact robots, it is the base for an easy to use plug-and-play robotic system. The Medineering Positioning Arm has seven joints, so it can be driven in every position. This position can be remembered by the arm. Since the handling of the Positioning Arm is that easy and convenient, it can also be used as a holding and positioning tool for non-motorized instruments.
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INTEGRATED OPERATING ROOMS
KARL STORZ OR1® integrated operating rooms combine digital technologies that provide intuitive centralized control of systems and equipment within the room. Innovative digital control systems are used to seamlessly integrate an array of key OR devices and environmental components. The company also provides cutting-edge network capabilities to aid communication, such as video streaming, documentation and archiving, as well video on demand for educational
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osted by the Hamlyn Centre at Imperial College London, the Surgical Robot Challenge 2018 promises to be a compelling contest between some of the leading surgical robotics groups from around the world. With the support of Intuitive Surgical, KUKA and Applied Dexterity, among others, this competition aims to showcase innovative new ideas in surgical robotics across a range of surgical robot platforms. Medical robotics can deliver surgical precision, robotic assistance and provide access to medical help in remote areas. Just some of the leading products already available in this market are showcased below.
The da Vinci® Surgical System enables surgeons to perform through a few small incisions
purposes. Every OR1 room offers exceptional ergonomics and a userfriendly design to optimize the workflow.
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R O B O T I C S U R G E RY
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TELEMEDICINE
The da Vinci® Surgical System from Intuitive Surgical enables surgeons to perform delicate and complex operations through a few small incisions. The da Vinci System consists of several key components, including: an ergonomically designed console where the surgeon sits while operating, a patient-side cart where the patient is positioned during surgery, interactive robotic arms, a 3D HD vision system, and proprietary instruments that offer dexterity and range of motion far greater than the human hand. da Vinci is powered by robotic technology that allows the surgeon’s hand movements to be scaled, filtered and translated into precise movements of the instruments working inside the patient’s body. Motion technology replicates the experience of open surgery by preserving natural eyehand-instrument alignment and intuitive instrument control.
Telemedicine, or the use of telecommunication and information technologies to provide clinical