Robotics & Automation

Robotics

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Robotics are finding a place in the medical field. Learn about the advantages of medical robots, and explore how the technologies are being deployed successfully.

Latest Briefs & News

Features: Medical
The experience of technology providers in developing minimally invasive surgical instruments and RAS systems assembly offers significant advantages for the leading manufacturers of robot-assisted surgical systems.
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Videos of the Month: Robotics, Automation & Control
See the videos of the month, including an unprecedented view of gene regulation, a new composite film that improves the safety of personal protective suits, a new kind of strength-building wearable for those with restricted mobility, and more.
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INSIDER: Robotics, Automation & Control

A collaboration between Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory and Genentech, a member of the Roche Group, is working to break through drug-delivery bottlenecks by...

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Quiz: Robotics, Automation & Control
The sport of golf continues to evolve as technology enables golfers to increase distance and accuracy and improved overall performance. Take this quiz to learn more about the impact of medical technology on the sport and the players.
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Blog: Robotics, Automation & Control

A new study provides interesting insights into the public's perception and acceptance of AI, robots, and nanotech in the healthcare industry,...

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Features: Manufacturing & Prototyping
BIOMEDevice Boston brings engineers, business leaders, disruptive companies, and innovative thinkers from the region’s top start-ups and medical device OEMs together to inspire the next life-changing medical device. The event will focus on key advances in robotics and 3D printing among other cutting-edge technologies.
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Briefs: Robotics, Automation & Control

A proven and effective medication for osteoporosis, which is currently only available as an injection, can be administered orally using a novel “robotic pill,” according to...

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Videos of the Month: Wearables
The videos of the month include a wearable patch that applies painless ultrasonic waves to the skin, millirobots, drug-delivery systems, and more.
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INSIDER: Medical

Researchers have developed an automatic process for making soft sensors. These universal measurement cells can be attached to almost any kind of object. Applications are...

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Podcasts: Medical
AI can enhance healthcare delivery, improve patient outcomes, and enable personalized treatments.
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INSIDER: Robotics, Automation & Control

An intelligent suit could significantly improve rehabilitation after a serious spinal cord injury. The AI-supported solution combines electrical stimulation of muscles with support for...

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INSIDER: Robotics, Automation & Control

Researchers have developed the first system that enables four-arm laparoscopic surgery by controlling two additional robotic arms via haptic foot interfaces. It combines multi-limb...

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Technology Leaders: Motion Control
How can we fully integrate robots into our daily lives in the near future? This challenge is currently being addressed by French startup Enchanted Tools.
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R&D: Robotics, Automation & Control

A team of engineers has designed a new class of tiny, self-propelled robots that can zip through liquid at incredible speeds — and may one day even deliver prescription drugs to...

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Videos of the Month: Sensors/Data Acquisition
The videos of the month include an exoskeleton released into the "wild," a magnetic tentacle robot, fish-shaped microrobots, and more.
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Supplements: Software
In our summer edition of the MDB Resource Guide, learn about new cleaning requirements and find the right company to match your medical-design needs.
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Videos of the Month: Medical
See the videos of the month, including one about a materials science approach to revealing clues of breast cancer, one on Rice University technology that would give patients one shot and they’d be set for the next couple of months, and more.
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Trivia: Robotics, Automation & Control

What device introduced 25 years ago changed the path of cardiac and other surgeries?

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Podcasts: Robotics, Automation & Control
Biotricity’s continuous heart rhythm monitor uses advanced technology to deliver unlimited heart data insights.
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Briefs: Medical
ABB Robotics has developed an automated neutralizing antibody testing system with UTMB. With the use of ABB robots, UTMB can radically increase the number of such tests performed, from 15 per day to more than 1,000.
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Briefs: Robotics, Automation & Control
A team of researchers has developed a soft robotic wearable capable of significantly assisting upper arm and shoulder movement in people with ALS.
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White Papers: Motion Control
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Drive Systems for Medical and Laboratory Equipment

Surgical robots range from hand-held tools to fixed multi-axis robotic systems used for a variety of medical procedures. Patients usually are not aware of it, but drive systems are always at...

INSIDER: Robotics, Automation & Control

Equipped with two arms, Aeolus Robotics’ aeo uses one arm to perform vital tasks, such as delivery or disinfection, while its second arm operates elevators and opens doors. The robot is...

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Supplements: Robotics, Automation & Control
Learn about the medical manufacturers and cutting-edge applications that stood out in 2021.
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Features: Medical
Surgery is complex. When performing similar procedures, surgeons with various skill levels, training, and experience can have vastly different outcomes.
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Products: Robotics, Automation & Control
ETCO Inc.'s custom-fabricated electrical connectors and terminals for robotic medical devices is the product of the month for January 2023.
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Briefs: Tubing & Extrusion
A team of scientists and engineers has developed a first-of-its-kind, plant-inspired extrusion process that enables synthetic material growth.
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White Papers: Medical
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Overcome Certification Challenges for RACA Robots

RACA robots interact directly with patients; hence safety is paramount. Learn about IEC 80601-2-77 and how to certify exoskeletons successfully.

News: Robotics, Automation & Control

Bosch Rexroth has opened a new customer innovation center near Austin, TX. The company says the facility will provide a unique technology development experience...

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Ask the Expert

Eric Dietsch on the Benefits of Nitinol Wire
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In collaboration with the Fort Wayne Metals Engineering team, Eric Dietsch focuses on supporting customers with material recommendations, product development, and education. Eric is available to help you and your company with any Nitinol-related questions or needs that you may have.

Inside Story

Selecting and Implementing Automation Solutions

Medical Manufacturing Technologies, Inc. (MMT), a leading global provider of medical device manufacturing solutions, acquired Ireland-based Somex Automation and Ward Automation Galway. Recognized for developing best-in-class custom automation and integration solutions encompassing the entire product lifecycle, from design and development through production, testing, and packaging, these brands have become the flagship offerings of MMT Automation. To find out more about selecting and implementing automation solutions, MDB recently spoke with Dave McMorrow, Technical Director, MMT Automation and Michael Wall, Technical Director, Somex Automation, an MMT company.

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