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Doctors Use Robotic Telemedicine Technology for Remote Patient Examination

Dr. Steven Hacker has begun to use a new robotic telemedicine system for his patients. Using this robotic technology, dermatology patients in Palm Beach County can communicate with him during emergencies even if he is present in a remote location.

30 May 2011

Foraging Robot Demonstrates Evolution of Altruism

Researchers at the Ecole Polytechnique Federale de Lausanne (EPFL) in Switzerland have utilized simulated genome functions and gene functions on rapidly evolving robots granting researchers the backing essential to understand the benefits associated with the trait of altruism.

30 May 2011

Students Utilize Robotics Technology to Solve Current Medical Issues

Students from across the continent participated in the robotics competition hosted by the North American FIRST Lego League Open. Over 70 teams from 33 states including Canada, Puerto Rico, and Mexico took part in the competition.

30 May 2011

Accuray Presents Robotic Radiosurgery System at Healthcare Conference

Accuray, a company that manufactures radiosurgery systems, declared that Euan S. Thomson, its president and CEO, will make a presentation at the Jefferies' 2011 Global Healthcare Conference to be held in New York City on June 7, 2011.

From Accuray Incorporated 30 May 2011

Australian Surgeon Utilizes Tactile Robotic Arm to Perform Partial Knee Surgery

Wuesthoff Health System declared that a minimally invasive partial knee resurfacing operation, MAKOplasty, was performed by its Melbourne hospital.

28 May 2011

Paro Robots Develop Robotic Seal to Treat Dementia Patients

Japan’s Paro Robots has designed the robotic seal, Pikatti, for treating patients with dementia. It is already being used by about 40 hospitals and medical agencies in the US for patients who have problems with speech.

From PARO Robots U.S., Inc. 26 May 2011

Luna Innovations to Improve Medical Procedures with Advanced Robotic Technology

Luna Innovations declared that it will expand its product manufacturing operations under the development and supply accord signed with Hansen Medical.

26 May 2011

Engineers Develop Robotic Arm System for Knee Resurfacing

Biomedical engineers have designed a robotic arm to resurface the knee accurately prior to replacing it. For this purpose, first a three-dimensional image of the knee is produced, which offers a real-time view of the knee while the surgery is performed.

26 May 2011

Weill Cornell Medical Center Scientists Research on Benefits of Robotic Prostatectomy

Scientists from Weill Cornell Medical Center have presented their research studies on Robotic Prostatectomy at the American Urological Association meeting from May 14 to 19.

26 May 2011

Health Robotics 2011 Annual Scientific Advisory Board Meeting

Health Robotics’ 2011 Annual Scientific Advisory Board (SAC) Meeting was hosted by the company’s Research & Development Center in Trieste, Italy in collaboration with the Campus Biomedical University Hospital facilities situated in Rome.

26 May 2011