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R&D: Robotics, Automation & Control
Small Robot Can Explore Lungs

A robot can reach some of the smallest bronchial tubes in the lungs — to take tissue samples or deliver cancer therapy. Known as a magnetic tentacle robot, it measures just 2 mm in diameter.

Briefs: Sensors/Data Acquisition
Researchers Develop Soft, Stretchable Thermometer
The self-powered sensor can be integrated into soft robots or smart clothing.
Briefs: Medical
3D Robotic Spine ‘Twin’ Offers New Way to Preview Surgical Procedures
The twins enable comparison of the effects of different surgical interventions in a patient-specific manner.
R&D: Robotics, Automation & Control
Robotic Hand Has Gecko-Inspired Grip
A new robotic hand grasps a wide variety of items, including raw eggs.
Briefs: Medical
Shape-Shifting Materials Offer Infinite Possibilities
Totimorphic structural materials can achieve any shape.
Briefs: Materials
Stretchable Pressure Sensor Could Lead to Better Robotics, Prosthetics
The sensor can be stretched up to 50 percent with almost the same sensing performance.
Applications: Mechanical & Fluid Systems
Stepping Up Emergency Medical Production with Robotics
Infiplast, a plastics company for medical devices, was asked to design, prototype, test, and manufacture a critical component for ventilators.
Briefs: Nanotechnology
Inflatable, Shape-Changing Spinal Implants Could Help Treat Severe Pain
The device uses soft robotics, ultra-thin electronics, and microfluidics.
Features: Sensors/Data Acquisition
Show Preview: MD&M West
MD&M West brings together medtech engineers, business leaders, and innovative thinkers to create life-changing medical devices.
Briefs: Mechanical & Fluid Systems
Automation in Electronics Manufacturing Enables Better Patient Care
Automation removes the possibility of human error in high-precision or repetitive processes.
Briefs: Materials
A Versatile Tool for CNC Machining of Medical Devices
Flexible hones enable machining of complex parts with cross-drilled holes.
Features: Tubing & Extrusion
Scaling Single-Use Liquid Dispensing from R&D to Automated Production
A growing number of companies are turning to sterile, single-use, closed liquid dispensing systems and kits.
Applications: Robotics, Automation & Control
Advancements in Robotic Magnetic Navigation Technology Enhance Surgical Processes
See how robots are helping to treat cardiac arrhythmias.
Briefs: AR/AI
Immersive Mixed Reality: Moving Automation Technologies to the Cloud
See how immersive mixed reality has helped medtech manufacturers maintain factory output despite the challenges posed by COVID-19.
Technology Leaders: Robotics, Automation & Control
Is a Medical Robot Really a Robot?
There are no true "medical robots," says an industry expert. Here's why.
Briefs: Robotics, Automation & Control
Ultra-Thin, Highly Sensitive Strain Sensors Improve Robotic Arms
The sensors improve the safety and precision of industrial robotic arms.
R&D: Energy
Flexible Screen-Printed Rechargeable Battery
The device can be used in flexible, stretchable electronics for wearables as well as soft robotics.
Briefs: Wearables
Tapping the Brain to Boost Stroke Rehabilitation
A brain-machine interface coupled with robot offers increased benefits for stroke survivors.
Technology Leaders: Mechanical & Fluid Systems
Surgical Robotics: The Art of Saving Costs with Cables
Learn about the motion-control options that give robot makers a wider stride than their competitors.
R&D: Sensors/Data Acquisition
Flexible Sensor Offers Less Hysteresis
Flexible TRACE sensor patches can be placed on the skin to measure blood flow in superficial arteries.
Features: Tubing & Extrusion
Small Innovations Could Help Robotic Surgery Become Big Business
Smaller parts and devices will likely play bigger roles in the advancement of robotic surgery and telesurgery.
Technology Leaders: Design
Tips for Innovating in a Post-Pandemic Market: A Primer on E2E Conversations
Start simple, collaborate early, and seek deep expertise are just three of the important ideas in a post-pandemic medical market.
Features: Manufacturing & Prototyping
An Inside Look at Maximizing Throughput, Speed, and Efficiency with Robotics in Medical Device Manufacturing
See how six-robots are being used to produce medical devices.
Briefs: Robotics, Automation & Control
Robotic Arm Helps Perform Delicate Surgeries
Sending small electrical currents to the fingertips of someone operating a robotic arm can help surgeons during robot-assisted procedures.
Briefs: Wearables
Smart Textiles Powered by Soft Transmission Lines
The fibers measure subtle and complex fabric deformations.
Briefs: Medical
Researchers Incorporate Computer Vision, Uncertainty into AI for Robotic Prosthetics
The software enables people using robotic prosthetics to walk in a more natural manner on different types of terrain.
Global Innovations: Medical
Getting a Grip: An Innovative Mechanical Controller Design for Robot-Assisted Surgery
The new design combines both pinch and power grips.
R&D: Robotics, Automation & Control
New Robot Does Superior Job Sampling Blood
A blood-sampling robot performed as well (or better) than people.
Features: Connectivity
Digital DHRs: Automating the Last Mile of the Production Process
Many manufacturers still struggle to digitize the “last mile” of their factory floor.

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Technology Leaders: Robotics, Automation & Control

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