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Robotic-Assisted Surgical Procedure with Medrobotics’ Flex System Performed at University Hospital Dinant Godinne

Leading surgeons at the University Hospital Dinant Godinne completed the world’s first robotic-assisted surgical procedures with the Medrobotics’ Flex® System. The surgical team of Prof. Marc Remacle and Prof. Georges Lawson successfully performed procedures on two patients, which included the ablation of a vocal fold angiectatic polyp and the resection of tongue-based lymphoid tissue (lingual tonsil).

19 Jun 2014

Ekso Bionics to Demonstrate Bionic Exoskeleton at JMP Securities Healthcare Conference

Ekso Bionics Holdings, Inc., a robotic exoskeleton company, announced today that Nathan Harding, chief executive officer and co-founder will present a corporate update at the 9th Annual JMP Securities Healthcare Conference on Tuesday, June 24, 2014 at 2:30 p.m. EDT in New York City. A live demonstration of their bionic exoskeleton technology will also be provided.

From Ekso Bionics 19 Jun 2014

Restoration Robotics to Present ARTAS Robotic Hair Transplant System at Vegas Cosmetic Surgery Meeting

Restoration Robotics, Inc., the global leader in robotic hair transplantation, will have William Yates, MD, present ARTAS Hair Studio™ and the ARTAS® Robotic System on Wednesday, June 18th from 2:00 pm - 3:00pm Tower Ballroom 1 during the Vegas Cosmetic Surgery Meeting at The Bellagio Hotel.

18 Jun 2014

Paraplegic Equipped with Robotic Exoskeleton Kicks off FIFA World Cup

A young paraplegic equipped with a robotic exoskeleton kicked off the FIFA World Cup. Pioneered by an international team, the device benefits from a sensory feedback system developed at EPFL.

16 Jun 2014

VA Palo Alto Health Care System Receives Ekso Bionics Robotic Exoskeleton

As FIFA kicks off its opening ceremonies with a mind-controlled exoskeleton, SoldierSocks, a non-profit foundation focused on helping veterans, announced today that VA Palo Alto Health Care System will be receiving its own exoskeleton to launch a new era of rehabilitation. The health care system is the third recipient of an Ekso Bionics™ suit.

16 Jun 2014

Stereotaxis Seeks FDA 510(k) Premarket Notification for Vdrive Robotic Navigation with V-CAS System

Stereotaxis, Inc. announced today that it has submitted a 510(k) Premarket Notification to the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for the Company's Vdrive™ Robotic Navigation System with V-CAS™ Catheter Advancement System.

11 Jun 2014

FutureWorld Enters Agreement with American Green for Distribution of ZaZZZ Robotic Dispensaries

FutureWorld announces today that it has signed a preliminary agreement with American Green in the distribution of its ZaZZZ robotic dispensaries nationwide under the brand name CaNNaBoX™. The partnership will be utilizing both companies' technical background and rapidly expanding relationships in the cannabis market.

10 Jun 2014

Plastic Surgery Center of Hattiesburg Offers ARTAS Robotic Procedure for Hair Transplantation

The Plastic Surgery Center of Hattiesburg proudly announces the availability of the FDA cleared ARTAS Robotic Procedure. As specialists in hair restoration and hair transplantation surgery, plastic surgeons Paul J. Talbot, MD, and Bill Reno, MD, are genuine trailblazers in their industry - making the Plastic Surgery Center of Hattiesburg the first practice in the state to offer the revolutionary ARTAS Robotic Procedure.

10 Jun 2014

Jewish Home and Care Center Deploys Xenex Germ-Eliminating Robot

More than half a million people get sick from Clostridium difficile (C. diff) each year. And each year, these infections, which are common in older adults after treatment with antibiotics, become more frequent, severe, and difficult to treat. The bacteria that cause infections are commonly found in healthcare settings, such as hospitals and long-term care facilities.

10 Jun 2014

Cardiostim Congress: Hansen Medical to Highlight New Sensei X2 Robotic System

Hansen Medical, Inc., a global leader in intravascular robotics, will showcase its new Sensei® X2 Robotic System prototype at Cardiostim Congress from June 18 - 21 at the Acropolis Convention Center in Nice, France. The Sensei X2 features faster image processing and a slimmer design with the stability and reachability of its predecessor.

From Auris Surgical Robotics Inc. 10 Jun 2014

Medical Robotics News

Robotic-Assisted Surgical Procedure with Medrobotics’ Flex System Performed at University Hospital Dinant Godinne

Ekso Bionics to Demonstrate Bionic Exoskeleton at JMP Securities Healthcare Conference

Restoration Robotics to Present ARTAS Robotic Hair Transplant System at Vegas Cosmetic Surgery Meeting

Paraplegic Equipped with Robotic Exoskeleton Kicks off FIFA World Cup

VA Palo Alto Health Care System Receives Ekso Bionics Robotic Exoskeleton

Stereotaxis Seeks FDA 510(k) Premarket Notification for Vdrive Robotic Navigation with V-CAS System

FutureWorld Enters Agreement with American Green for Distribution of ZaZZZ Robotic Dispensaries

Plastic Surgery Center of Hattiesburg Offers ARTAS Robotic Procedure for Hair Transplantation

Jewish Home and Care Center Deploys Xenex Germ-Eliminating Robot

Cardiostim Congress: Hansen Medical to Highlight New Sensei X2 Robotic System

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