Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 86.74
December 30, 2022
Vicarious Surgical Inc. hosted the first public demonstration of its Beta 2 surgical robotic platform on Dec. 6, highlighting the latest evolution of its differentiated technology and showcasing recent cadaveric testing. Supporting presentations by representatives from leading healthcare provider University Hospitals and renowned surgeon Dr. Igor Belyansky outlined the extensive opportunity for Vicarious to address current shortcomings in surgical robotics at the system and user level, the company said. “The finalization of our Beta 2 surgical platform is the culmination of years of hard work and marks an important milestone in our development pathway,” said Adam Sachs, CEO and co-founder…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 14.82
October 03, 2022
…to show its semiconductor and communications technology can do. Vicarious Surgical Inc. had toy robot arms for children to assemble and continued its recruitment efforts from MassRobotics’ career fair the day before. The Waltham, Mass.-based company entered into a special-purpose acquisition company (SPAC) merger last year. It completed the Beta 2 system design of its minimally invasive surgical robot this summer. On the consumer side, Tertill Corp. fielded several inquiries about its robot for weeding gardens. The technology can help busy people as they return to offices, noted Rory MacKean, co-founder and chief product officer at the North Billerica, Mass.,…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 37.07
April 16, 2022
Surgical robots are starting to play a key role in the medical space and are helping increase positive outcomes for both doctors and patients. The promise is that these robots will work alongside surgeons to move from manual laparoscopy to more efficient approaches—expanding the number of patients who can have minimally invasive surgery. Robotic systems are now being used for gynecological, colorectal, thoracic, and urological procedures. Surgical robots benefit patients, surgeons, and hospitals By increasing their use of surgical robots, hospitals can eliminate obstacles and patients enjoy a higher level of care, according to several medical robotics experts Robotics 24/7…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 40.51
April 13, 2022
…Drug Administration clearance for Enos, the company’s single-access robotic surgical system. The goal is to offer it for general gynecological procedures by early 2025, he said, with the qualifier that the company still has to go through a lot of regulatory hoops to get there. “It’s a multistep process that takes a long time and a lot of focus,” he said. “That’s what the board and the senior leadership team are really focused on, making sure we stick to that timeline.” An easier to use, more mobile system The surgical robot is made up of two main parts and is…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 15.45
November 19, 2021
…and logistics to life sciences, transportation, and more. Its investments include AlphaSense, Blue River Technology, Fabric, Formlabs, Uber, and Vicarious Surgical. Machina Labs is looking to expand its team in Los Angeles. Its employees have worked at organizations including SpaceX, Microsoft, Google, Northrop Grumman, and Stratasys. For a current list of job openings at Machina Labs, visit www.machinalabs.ai/careers.
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 58.80
October 01, 2021
WALTHAM, Mass.—Last week, Vicarious Surgical Inc. closed its business combination with D8 Holdings Corp., a special-purpose acqusition company or SPAC. Vicarious also began trading on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker “RBOT” and rang the bell at NYSE on Wall Street. “It was a dream come true,” said Adam Sachs, co-founder and CEO of Vicarious Surgical. “NYSE does a good job of setting that up—there was a huge 60-by-90-ft. banner outside. We're excited because of what this enables. This is an important milestone, and it represents our ability to take the next steps in surgical robotics.” Founded in…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 26.40
May 05, 2021
…Labs Realtime Robotics ThayerMahan Toyota Research Institute Vecna Robotics Vicarious Surgical Massachusetts technology hub fosters innovation “Talent is the No. 1 reason tech companies locate in Massachusetts, and the inability to source enough skilled workers is the No. 1 constraint to growth in the white-hot robotics and AI space,” stated Tom Hopcroft, CEO of the Massachusetts Technology Leadership Council (MassTLC). “We're excited to partner with MassRobotics to help increase opportunities for talented job seekers, and we especially encourage women, tech leaders of color, and LGBTQ+ tech leaders to participate.” MassTLC is a network for tech executives, entrepreneurs, investors and policy…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 69.26
April 15, 2021
Surgical robotics developer Vicarious Surgical Inc. today announced that it has agreed to a merger with D8 Holdings Corp., a special-purpose acquisition company, or SPAC. Waltham, Mass.-based Vicarious said its goal is to create technology to increase the efficiency of surgical procedures, improve patient outcomes, and reduce healthcare costs. The companies said the private investment in public equity (PIPE) of $115 million will bring its enterprise value to $1.1 billion. Vicarious Surgical was founded in 2014 by experienced roboticist Adam Sachs, now CEO; Sam Khalifa, chief technology officer; and Dr. Barry Greene, a board-certified bariatric and general surgeon with more…
