Soft Robots Bend in Predictable Ways

Soft robots made out of flexible, biocompatible materials are in high demand in industries including healthcare, but precisely designing and controlling such robots for specific purposes is a perennial...

Robotics

What wearable robotic device became the first FDA-cleared exoskeleton approved for rehabilitation use in stroke patients?

Geometric Twist Boosts Power of Robotic Textiles

By rethinking how thin metal threads are woven into a flexible textile, researchers have created a lightweight fabric capable of lifting over 400 times its own weight. The work advances the...

Inside the OEM: Intuitive’s Next Chapter — Scaling Robotics, Data, and Global Reach

For more than 30 years, Intuitive has helped define robotic-assisted surgery. Go inside the OEM to learn more about Intuitive and its next chapter.

Soft Robotics: AI Powered Muscles Paired with Intelligent Control Systems

Pop culture has often depicted robots as cold, metallic, and menacing, built for domination, not compassion. But at Georgia Tech, the future of robotics is softer, smarter, and designed to help. Read on to learn more.

The Strategic Advantage of Automation in Medical Device Manufacturing

Medical device manufacturers face increasing pressure to deliver higher volumes, greater consistency, and stronger compliance in a challenging labor environment. Strategic automation provides a path forward by embedding repeatability, traceability, and verification directly into manufacturing processes. Read on to learn more.

Training the Future of AI-Powered Surgery

The convergence of AI, extended reality (XR), and immersive simulation is shaping the future of surgical systems.

Making Human-Centered Robotics Work in the Real World

Learn how human-centered robotic systems are deployed at scale, with lessons from cobots in industrial environments.

The Hidden Nervous System of Surgical Robotics: Power, Data & Sensing Behind Precision Performance

Advances in interconnect density, force sensing, and system integration are shaping the future of surgical and assistive robotics.

Quantum Surgical Acquires NeuWave Medical, Inc.

Quantum Surgical, a company specializing in minimally invasive robotic-assisted cancer treatment, has acquired NeuWave Medical, Inc., a medical device company whose products are used by...

Surgical & Assistive Robotics: Redefining Human Capability

Devices paired with adaptive machine learning are helping stroke and spinal cord injury patients regain movement.

Product of the Month

See the product of the month: COMSOL's version 6.4 of its COMSOL Multiphysics simulation platform with expanded NVIDIA GPU acceleration for large, coupled models.

Videos of the Month

See the videos of the month, including one on using microfluidic devices for gene therapy; one on resisting antibiotic resistance; one on a humanoid robot surgeon; and more.

MD&M West Show Preview

Returning to Anaheim this February, MD&M West 2026 brings the global medical device community together for three days of engineering insight, manufacturing expertise, and technology breakthroughs. As one of the largest gatherings of medtech professionals in North America, the event showcases the full spectrum of product development. Read on to learn all about it.

Automation: How Custom Motion Control Transforms Medical Equipment Design

In today’s medical equipment market, reliability is not a luxury — it is a necessity. Every adjustment, every movement, and every interaction with the equipment must be performed flawlessly to ensure patient safety, caregiver efficiency, and long-term service life. Behind this design and precision are highly engineered motion control components. Read on to learn more.

Stryker Partners with Siemens Healthineers to Advance Robotic Neurovascular Interventions

Siemens Healthineers and Stryker have entered into a strategic partnership in the field of neurovascular robotics. The collaboration aims to develop a...

Automation, Robotics, and AI Integration in Medical Manufacturing

AI-driven quality control, predictive maintenance, and process optimization are improving efficiency and reducing costs in medical manufacturing.

Autonomous Surgery: Engineering the Next Generation of Surgical Robots

Researchers at Johns Hopkins University recently demonstrated the Smart Tissue Autonomous Robot (STAR), completing eight consecutive gallbladder removal procedures on ex vivo tissue without human intervention. Medical Design Briefs spoke with Axel Krieger, PhD, associate professor of mechanical engineering at Johns Hopkins and senior author of the study, about the system’s architecture, safeguards, and future applications.

Six Winners Announced for the 2025 Women in Engineering: Rising Star Awards

SAE Media Group announced the winners of its Rising Star Awards: Women in Engineering program today during a live online event attended by participants across the globe.

Product Focus: Fluid Handling/Pumps/Valves

See where the product focus is this month: Fluid handling, pumps, and valves, including Clippard's isolation valves with a hit-and-hold option; Raumedic AG's expanded portfolio of biopharmaceutical transfer tubing; Festo's expanded line of compact grippers; and more.

Medical & Healthcare Robotics Summit

The Medical & Healthcare Robotics Summit, presented by Medical Design Briefs returns for its second year to explore the continued integration of robotics in healthcare and medicine.

Microrobots Navigate Complex Biological Environments

Fabricated with a gel side for carrying drugs and a magnetic side for steering, researchers have developed microrobots that can navigate complex biological environments like intestines....

Videos of the Month

See the videos of the month, including one on the “Robot Eyes” project; one on how researchers have found an unusual ally in the quest to make cancer diagnosis faster, more accurate, and more accessible worldwide: the Morpho butterfly; one on advances in AI and biocomputational models aiming to revolutionize the drug development process; and more.

The Evolving Role of Robotics in Healthcare

Listen to these podcasts to learn how the role of robotics in healthcare has evolved and will continue to evolve.

Soft Robot Modules for New Haptic Interactions

EPFL researchers have developed a customizable soft robotic system that uses compressed air to produce shape changes, vibrations, and other haptic, or tactile, feedback in a variety of configurations. The device holds significant promise for applications in virtual reality, physical therapy, and rehabilitation. Read on to learn more.

Robotics in Rehabilitation: Enhancing Recovery and Patient Independence

Robotics in rehabilitation enhance recovery and enable patient independence.