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Swisslog Healthcare Solutions Acquires New Generation of Adept Autonomous Mobile Robots

Adept Technology, Inc., a leading provider of intelligent robots and autonomous mobile solutions and services, today announced that it has delivered a new generation of RoboCourierTM to Swisslog Healthcare Solutions (HCS) for use in hospitals, clinical laboratories and pharmacies for the transport of specimens, medications and supplies.

26 Jul 2013

Magellan Robotic System Now Compatible with Philips' Allura Live Image-Guidance Systems

Hansen Medical, Inc., a global leader in intravascular robotics, and Royal Philips today announced that they have reached an important milestone in their long-term collaboration by securing certified compatibility -- article 12 of the Medical Device Directive 93/42/EEC, as amended by 2007/47/EC -- between Hansen Medical's Magellan™ Robotic System and Philips' Allura interventional X-ray systems.

From Auris Surgical Robotics Inc. 18 Jul 2013

Robotics and Autonomous Systems Research to Receive £39.4 Million Funding

Three key technologies, identified in the pre-budget statement by The Chancellor of the Exchequer as part of the government’s ‘eight great technologies’ to drive UK growth, are to receive an £85 million investment for capital equipment.

17 Jul 2013

Good Shepherd to Receive New Variable Assist Software for Ekso Bionic Exoskeleton

Good Shepherd Rehabilitation Network, an Allentown, Pennsylvania-based innovator in the rehabilitation of physical and cognitive disabilities, will soon be the first health-care organization in North America to receive new Variable Assist software for the Ekso bionic exoskeleton.

17 Jul 2013

Robotically Controlled Ultrasound Probe Provides Added Benefits in Kidney Cancer Surgery

While the use of ultrasound to identify tumors during kidney cancer surgery is gaining acceptance, a research team at Henry Ford Hospital has successfully taken it a step further by showing an added benefit when the procedure is done robotically.

10 Jul 2013

Haber Dermatology Installs ARTAS Robotic System for Hair Transplantation

Restoration Robotics, Inc. today announced that Robert Haber, MD, of Haber Dermatology has installed the revolutionary ARTAS® Robotic System — the first and only FDA-cleared, physician-controlled, computer-assisted technology for hair transplantation.

9 Jul 2013

Health Robotics Announces Release of American "Live" Drug Database for IV Automation

In the wake of troubling and widespread events within the pharmacy outsourcing industry in the United States, Health Robotics recently decided to release to the pharmacy community at large, its North American Database of 330 supported and "Live" drug vials for automated sterile compounding, corresponding to 134 active pharmaceutical ingredients, including supported drug brands, available vial sizes, and drug vial concentrations from 58 drug manufacturers.

From Health Robotics 2 Jul 2013

Health Robotics’ i.v.STATION Robot Helps Improve Patient Safety in Seven Florida Hospitals

Gannett’s News Press yesterday released a news article including a video of how Health Robotics’ i.v.STATION Robot customer LeeSar Compounding Services in Fort Myers, improved patient safety and reliability and reduced costs with the i.v.STATION Robot for seven Florida hospitals, after it started to use it in 2011: http://www.health-robotics.com/en/testimonials/

From Health Robotics 25 Jun 2013

Loyola and Gottlieb Utilize UV Light Robots for Disinfection

Hospitals are synonymous with cleanliness and now Loyola University Health System is the first academic medical center in Illinois to use futuristic robots as the final touch in room disinfection.

24 Jun 2013

First Robot-Guided Sacroiliac Joint Fusion Procedure Performed in North America

Dr. Christopher R. Good, Spinal Specialist at the Virginia Spine Institute, performed the first robot-guided sacroiliac joint (SI) fusion procedure in North America at Reston Hospital Center. This technological advancement allows for increased surgical accuracy and enhanced patient safety while performing this complex procedure on a three dimensional joint.

21 Jun 2013

Medical Robotics News

Swisslog Healthcare Solutions Acquires New Generation of Adept Autonomous Mobile Robots

Magellan Robotic System Now Compatible with Philips' Allura Live Image-Guidance Systems

Robotics and Autonomous Systems Research to Receive £39.4 Million Funding

Good Shepherd to Receive New Variable Assist Software for Ekso Bionic Exoskeleton

Robotically Controlled Ultrasound Probe Provides Added Benefits in Kidney Cancer Surgery

Haber Dermatology Installs ARTAS Robotic System for Hair Transplantation

Health Robotics Announces Release of American "Live" Drug Database for IV Automation

Health Robotics’ i.v.STATION Robot Helps Improve Patient Safety in Seven Florida Hospitals

Loyola and Gottlieb Utilize UV Light Robots for Disinfection

First Robot-Guided Sacroiliac Joint Fusion Procedure Performed in North America

‘World’s Most Advanced’ Humanoid Robot Arrives in Scotland to Help Build Trust

Enhanced Confidence AI Applications in Autonomous Vehicles

Non-Destructive Robotic Disassembly of EV Batteries

New Research Probes Effectiveness of AR to Improve Self-Driving Car Safety

How Robotics is Shaping the Future of Dental Implant Surgeries

Robots and Renewable Energy: Hydropower Inspections

Robots and Renewable Energy: Wind Farm Monitoring

Robots and Renewable Energy: Solar Plant Security

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