Topic: Healthcare

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Q3 Robot Sales of $1.48B Put 2021 on Track for Biggest Year Yet, Says A3

November 11, 2021 · Not only did North American third-quarter orders of robots continue a strong trend, but they also demonstrated that more industries are adding automation, according to A3.

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Gaussian Robotics Raises Series C Funding for Delivery, Cleaning Robots

November 10, 2021 · Shanghai-based Gaussian Robotics, which builds floor-cleaning and delivery service robots used in about 40 countries, has raised $188 million from investors including SoftBank.

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Cionic Feasibility Study Finds Neural Sleeve Provides Significant Improvement to Gait

November 10, 2021 · Cionic said its Neural Sleeve is the first algorithm-powered bionic clothing to help people with neurological disorders regain functional movement in everyday activities

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Brain Corp Mobile Robot Fleet Covers 100B Square Feet Autonomously

November 9, 2021 · While many companies look for scarce workers, Brain Corp reported that adoption of its AI-powered fleet of mobile robots has grown, particularly in the healthcare market.

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Near Earth Autonomy, L3Harris Demonstrate Drone Delivery of Blood to Medics in the Field

November 9, 2021 · The drone delivery system demonstrated by Near Earth Autonomy and L3 Harris Technologies can autonomously deliver medical supplies hundreds of miles, potentially saving lives.

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Touchlab Develops Electronic Skin, Reaches ANA Avatar XPRIZE Finals

November 8, 2021 · Touchlab, an ANA Avatar XPRIZE finalist, has developed thin sensors that can provide "electronic skin" and work with existing grippers and could have a variety of commercial uses.

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ReWalk ReBoot Soft Exosuit Receives FDA Breakthrough Device Designation

November 7, 2021 · The FDA's classification of the ReBoot orthotic exosuit as a "breakthrough device" will help ReWalk Robotics move forward with regulatory approvals and commercialization.

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Ottobock Acquires Industrial, Medical Exoskeleton Maker suitX

November 3, 2021 · Ottobock and suitX are combining their portfolio of wearable assistance devices for both healthcare and industrial use cases. Their exoskeletons can augment or restore human capabilities.

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Activ Surgical Completes First In-Human Procedures to Demonstrate Intelligence, Sensing Platform

November 3, 2021 · Activ Surgical said its ActivInsights augmented reality suite and ActivSight imaging module for assisting surgeons, was successful in the first human trials in Texas.

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Gaumard Scientific Robotic Simulators Show Value in Training Obstetricians and Gynecologists

November 1, 2021 · Gaumard Scientific's simulators have not only helped with training during the COVID-19 pandemic, but the humanoid robots have also been found to reduce medical malpractice claims.

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10 Industrial and Service Robotics Trends in the IFR’s World Robotics 2021 Report

October 28, 2021 · Worldwide industrial and service robotics shipments began to recover last year, despite the COVID-19 pandemic, according to the International Federation of Robotics' annual report.

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Open-RMF Addresses Growing Robotics Interoperability Needs

October 27, 2021 · From simulation to management of robot fleets in heterogeneous environments, Open Robotics' Open-RMF is an open-source approach to interoperability that is different than other efforts.

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ATI Industrial Automation Develops Mini43LP Force Torque Sensor for Compact, High Precision Applications

October 26, 2021 · ATI said its Mini43LP force/torque sensor is designed to be suitable for smaller applications including electronics assembly, robot-assisted surgery, and laboratory automation.

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Stereotaxis Uses Robots and Magnets to Improve Cardiac Ablation for Arrhythmia

October 22, 2021 · Stereotaxis has developed Robotic Magnetic Navigation technology and improved its Genesis teleoperation system to safely and precisely conduct cardiac ablation procedures.

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ANA Avatar XPRIZE Competition Announces 15 Finalist Teams

October 22, 2021 · After conducting semifinals testing in Miami last month, the ANA Avatar XPRIZE Competition has selected teams from eight countries to advance in demonstrating telepresence technology.

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Festo and MassRobotics Choose Four Companies for Healthcare Robotics Startup Catalyst

October 21, 2021 · Festo and MassRobotics will help the companies chosen for the Healthcare Robotics Startup Catalyst program with introductions, subject-matter experts, and technical and marketing support.

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Zebra Technologies Expands Fetch Robotics Portfolio With Fulfillment Optimization

October 21, 2021 · Zebra Technologies has rebranded and updated Fetch mobile robots and the FetchCore software to streamline order, batch, case, pallet, and each picking workflows.

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Robot Orders in North America for Q2 Increase 67% Year Over Year, Reports A3

October 20, 2021 · In the second quarter of 2021, North American manufacturers increased their orders for robotics to new heights as the pandemic made labor shortages more acute, reported A3.

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Techmetics Robotics Announces In-House Mobile Robot Platforms

October 19, 2021 · Techmetics Robotics developed a mobile base for service robots, but then the pandemic delayed the opening of its U.S. facilities. It has refocused on healthcare and industrial applications.

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Stereotaxis Publishes Positive Outcomes of Robotic Cardiac Ablation in Children

October 13, 2021 · The International Journal of Cardiology has published data demonstrating "superior" outcomes of Stereotaxis' robotic cardiac ablation in pediatric arrhythmia patients.

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