Guest Gregory Fischer, Founder & CEO of AiM Medical Robotics, discusses the surgical robotics landscape and the development of a compact, MRI-compatible surgical robot. They also explore the importance of procedural precision, advancements in surgical robotics, and the growing number of companies in this field.
AIM Medical Robotics specializes in developing compact MRI-compatible surgical robots for neurosurgery, enabling precise and efficient procedures.
By leveraging real-time MRI imaging and surgical navigation software, AIM Medical Robotics eliminates the need for manual adjustments and ensures continuous updates to the procedure plan, improving accuracy and reducing the need for repeat procedures.
Deep dives
Key Point 1: Development of AIM Medical Robotics
AIM Medical Robotics is a company focused on developing MRI-compatible surgical robots for precision procedures, particularly in neurosurgery. The company was founded in 2018 and has licensed technology developed under research grants to bring their robots to market. They aim to provide real-time imaging during procedures to ensure accurate targeting and delivery of therapies or tissue samples.
Key Point 2: Compact and MRI-Compatible Robotics
AIM Medical Robotics has designed a compact and application-specific robot for neurosurgery. The robot functions as a version of a stereotactic frame, using live MRI imaging to continuously monitor and update the procedure plan. The compact robot is made of rigid engineering-grade plastics and can be easily integrated into MRI suites without the need for custom arrangements. By leveraging real-time imaging, the robot enables precise and efficient procedures while minimizing trauma for patients.
Key Point 3: Streamlined Workflow and High Precision
AIM Medical Robotics focuses on streamlining surgical workflows and ensuring high precision. They have developed a robot that aligns directly with surgical navigation software, eliminating the need for manual adjustments of a large metal frame. The robot can be easily aligned to desired targets and can drill bur holes or insert clips with maximum access. Real-time MRI imaging allows for continuous updates to the procedure plan based on any anatomical shifts, providing improved accuracy and reducing the need for repeat procedures.
Key Point 4: Patient-Centric Approach and Future of Surgical Robotics
AIM Medical Robotics prioritizes the patient's well-being and aims to make procedures less traumatic and more efficient. They provide real-time feedback, allowing surgeons to ensure accurate targeting and reducing the need for additional surgeries. The company emphasizes the importance of understanding the patient journey and the challenges faced by both surgeons and clinical staff. Moving forward, AIM Medical Robotics predicts the field of surgical robotics will continue to evolve with the integration of more intelligence and imaging techniques, as well as the development of smaller, application-specific devices.
It's all about surgical robotics as AiM Medical Robotics, Founder & CEO Gregory Fischer, PH.D. joins us for this episode of Let's Talk Medtech. Dr. Fischer talks about the surgical robotics landscape and all of the cool things AiM Medical Robotics has been up to.
Plus, he gives a preview of his upcoming keynote at BIOMEDevice Boston titled, "From Concept to Commercialization: It’s not brain surgery, or is it?"
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